About SmartGateVC
SmartGateVC is a SoCal and Armenia based VC with a focus on pre-seed investments in AI. Deep Origin (a pioneer in quantum-accurate drug discovery), SuperAnnotate (NVIDIA-backed leading AI data platform) are among our investments (33 portfolio companies since 2018). NVIDIA, Databricks, Sierra Ventures, AI Fund, YC, and others are among our follow-on investors. We invest out of our Fund II and our investors include Tim Draper, One Way Ventures, and other high-profile GPs, entrepreneurs, and professionals.
Investment Details
Investment Range
Not specified
Investment Stage
Various stages
Industry Focus
Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI/ML, Finance (+1 more)
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Investment Focus
Focus Areas
Investment Stages