Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check size$250K to $1M
Leads roundsYes
FocusClimate, Industrial, Proptech, Logistics and mobility
Latest fundn/a
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Great Wave Ventures
3 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Michael PalmerGeneral PartnerHe previously held roles at Volumetric Building Companies, Dow Chemical, DuPont, and Sidewalk Labs.
Nobu IguchiManaging PartnerHe previously worked at Bridgewater Associates, McKinsey & Company, and Amazon, and holds degrees from Yale College and Harvard Business School.
Sayuri NonakaPartnerShe focuses on advanced materials and deep-tech companies.
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Writes $250K to $1M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
Weekly count of activity updates. Activity is not a confirmed deal.Notable investments
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In their words
Great Wave Ventures | Industrial Technology VC | New YorkGreat Wave Ventures is an early-stage industrial technology VC firm investing in construction, real estate, logistics, manufacturing, robotics, and energy.www.greatwave.vc
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Questions
What stage does Great Wave Ventures invest in?
Great Wave Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a.
How much does Great Wave Ventures invest?
Great Wave Ventures reports checks of $250K to $1M.
Does Great Wave Ventures lead rounds?
Yes. Great Wave Ventures says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Great Wave Ventures?
Michael Palmer (General Partner), Nobu Iguchi (Managing Partner), Sayuri Nonaka (Partner).
Is Great Wave Ventures active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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