Cerulean Ventures
Pre-seed VC backing founders globally applying AI to drive systemic change for people and planet, focusing on traditionally under-digitized sectors like manufacturing, supply chains, oceans, food/ag, and energy.
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StagesPre-Seed
LocationGlobal
Data quality41partial
Investment thesis
Pre-seed VC backing founders globally applying AI to drive systemic change for people and planet, focusing on traditionally under-digitized sectors like manufacturing, supply chains, oceans, food/ag, and energy.
90 confidence · stated by fund
What sets Cerulean Ventures apart
- Founder-led (exited AI companies)
- Willing to be sole lead on cap table
- Focus on traditionally resistant-to-disruption sectors
- Emphasis on physical world AI applications
Investment profile
- Stages
- Pre-Seed
- Sectors
- AI/ML, SaaS, Climate Tech, Deep Tech
- Cold inbound
- Accepted
Frequently asked questions
- What does Cerulean Ventures invest in?
- Cerulean Ventures is a pre-seed stage AI/ML, SaaS, Climate Tech, Deep Tech investor, primarily investing in Global. Their thesis: Pre-seed VC backing founders globally applying AI to drive systemic change for people and planet, focusing on traditionally under-digitized sectors like manufacturing, supply chains, oceans, food/ag, and energy.
- Is Cerulean Ventures actively deploying capital?
- Cerulean Ventures is actively deploying capital. What we observed: Active founder intake form and investor interest pages indicate ongoing deployment
- What makes Cerulean Ventures different from other funds?
- Cerulean Ventures stands out on 4 points: Founder-led (exited AI companies); Willing to be sole lead on cap table; Focus on traditionally resistant-to-disruption sectors; Emphasis on physical world AI applications.
- What other funds are similar to Cerulean Ventures?
- Funds with overlapping stage and sector focus include L-SPARK, Bee Partners, Basecase Capital. See the full list below, or use DryPowder's AI fund matching to rank all tracked funds by fit with your specific startup.
- How do I reach out to Cerulean Ventures?
- Cerulean Ventures accepts cold outreach — you can apply directly at https://cerulean.vc/founders. Use DryPowder's AI fund matching to see how your startup aligns with Cerulean Ventures's thesis and focus areas (AI/ML, SaaS, Climate Tech, Deep Tech) — it returns a fit score and specific talking points for your outreach.