GSV Ventures
Pre-Seed and Seed venture capital firm
GSV Ventures is a Pre-Seed and Seed venture capital firm that typically writes $500K–$4.2M checks in Quantum Computing, Quantum Sensing and Quantum Communications. DryPowder has no SEC Form D on file for GSV Ventures as of June 3, 2026. Partners at GSV Ventures include Chad Rigetti (Partner) and Cheryne Jonay (Analyst).
Updated · Sources: fund website
- Typical check
- $500K–$4.2M
- Stages
- Pre-Seed, Seed
Overview
GSV Ventures at a glance
- Stage
- Pre-Seed, Seed
- Check size
- $500K–$4.2M
- Sectors
- Quantum Computing, Quantum Sensing, Quantum Communications, Quantum Infrastructure
- Cold inbound
- Accepted
- Website
- gsv.vc
Investment thesis
Ground State Ventures discovers and supports high-potential quantum technology startups from the very beginning, investing across quantum computing, sensing, communications, and infrastructure to back teams building world-changing quantum technology businesses.
Stated on gsv.vcWEBSITE
What sets GSV Ventures apart
- Chad Rigetti as Partner (Rigetti Computing founder, quantum computing authority)
- Focused specialization in quantum technology across all stages
- European-based with US presence
- Early-stage focus (seed/pre-seed)
Recent investments
DryPowder has tracked these recent investments from GSV Ventures: Sygaldry, Rhonexum, QT Sense, Diffraqtion, EuQlid and Quantum Elements.
What the portfolio shows
Portfolio 9
Backed: Sygaldry, Rhonexum, QT Sense + 6 more
Partners
5 partners at GSV Ventures
- Chad Rigetti
Partner · quantum computing, quantum hardware
- Cheryne Jonay
Analyst
- Kris Kaczmarek
Investment Director
- Nic Weiroster
Investment Associate
- Ton van 't Noordende
General Partner
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FAQ
Questions about GSV Ventures
What does GSV Ventures invest in?
GSV Ventures is a Seed, Pre-Seed stage Quantum computing, Quantum sensing, Quantum communications, Quantum infrastructure investor, typically writing $500K – $4.2M checks, primarily investing in Europe. Their thesis: Ground State Ventures discovers and supports high-potential quantum technology startups from the very beginning, investing across quantum computing, sensing, communications, and infrastructure to back teams building world-changing quantum technology businesses.
What check size does GSV Ventures write?
GSV Ventures typically writes $500K – $4.2M checks at the Seed, Pre-Seed stage in Quantum computing, Quantum sensing, Quantum communications, Quantum infrastructure.
What makes GSV Ventures different from other funds?
GSV Ventures stands out on 4 points: Chad Rigetti as Partner (Rigetti Computing founder, quantum computing authority); Focused specialization in quantum technology across all stages; European-based with US presence; Early-stage focus (seed/pre-seed).
What has GSV Ventures invested in recently?
Recent investments DryPowder has tracked from GSV Ventures include Sygaldry, Rhonexum, QT Sense, Diffraqtion, EuQlid, Quantum Elements.
What other funds are similar to GSV Ventures?
Funds with an overlapping stage and sector focus include Transpose Platform, Join Capital, Fitz Gate Ventures.
How do I reach GSV Ventures?
GSV Ventures accepts cold inbound, so a warm introduction is not required.
Sources
- Website: GSV Ventures website (gsv.vc)
- Method: How DryPowder builds its data
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