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Root Ventures

Root Ventures, based in California, backs deep tech and infrastructure startups at Pre-Seed and Seed, leading rounds with checks from $3 million to $10 million.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$3M to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusDeep tech, Dev tools and infra
Latest fund$300 million+ AUM
Investing team5 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Root Ventures

5 people on the investing team, 4 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Avidan RossManaging Partner
Chrissy MeyerPartnerShe has a background in engineering and operational management for hardware products.
Kane HsiehPartner
Lee EdwardsPartnerHe has a background in mechanical and software engineering and previously held leadership roles at Teespring.
Zodi ChalatAssociate

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Writes $3M to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 93% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target7-10%

Notable investments

ParticleDailyZedAdeptnTopologyInstrumentalDusty RoboticsStellar Pizza

In their words

Root Ventures — Deep tech seed fund in San FranciscoDeep tech seed investors supporting founders at the earliest stages. Best coffee in San Francisco ☕️root.vc
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On these lists

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Questions

What stage does Root Ventures invest in?

Root Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed.

How much does Root Ventures invest?

Root Ventures reports checks of $3M to $10M.

Does Root Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Root Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Root Ventures?

Avidan Ross (Managing Partner), Chrissy Meyer (Partner), Kane Hsieh (Partner), Lee Edwards (Partner).

Is Root Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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