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GFT Ventures

2100 Geng Road, Suite 210, Palo Alto, CA, 94303, United States

Overview

Early-stage VC firm investing in frontier technology startups.

Founded

2021

Deals · 12mo

6

Links

WebsiteLinkedIn

Stage focus

Seed
Series A

Geographic focus

South Korea
United States

Sector focus

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Investment portfolio

19rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Go.AI
Sep 2026Participated
$85 MSeries A
Higgsfield
Aug 2026Participated
$400 MSeries B
Linq
Jul 2026Led
$22 MSeries A
Higgsfield
Jan 2026Participated
$80 MSeries A
Go.AI
Nov 2025Led
$5 MSeed
Lyzr AI
Oct 2025Participated
$8 MSeries A
Higgsfield
Sep 2025Led
$50 MSeries A
Knit
Jul 2025Led
$16 MSeries A
Anyware Robotics
Mar 2025Led
$12 MSeed
Daash Intelligence
Jan 2025Participated
$6 MSeed
Knit
Sep 2024Participated
$9 MOther Equity
Knit
Sep 2024Participated
$9 MOther Equity
Go.AI
Sep 2026Participated
$85 MSeries A
Higgsfield
Aug 2026Participated
$400 MSeries B
Linq
Jul 2026Led
$22 MSeries A
Higgsfield
Jan 2026Participated
$80 MSeries A
Go.AI
Nov 2025Led
$5 MSeed
Lyzr AI
Oct 2025Participated
$8 MSeries A
Higgsfield
Sep 2025Led
$50 MSeries A
Knit
Jul 2025Led
$16 MSeries A
Anyware Robotics
Mar 2025Led
$12 MSeed
Daash Intelligence
Jan 2025Participated
$6 MSeed
Knit
Sep 2024Participated
$9 MOther Equity
Knit
Sep 2024Participated
$9 MOther Equity
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Deal Distribution

GFT Ventures: 19 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
GFT Ventures: 19 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed32
Series A73
Series B01
Other Equity12

Monthly Deal Activity

GFT Ventures: 19 deals are recorded across 59 months.All available history.
GFT Ventures: 19 deals are recorded across 59 months. All available history
MonthDeals
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Oct '260

Sector Breakdown

GFT Ventures: AI & Machine Learning is the largest displayed sector by deal count (14 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

GFT Ventures: AI & Machine Learning is the largest displayed sector by deal count (14 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
AI & Machine Learning14
Marketing & Advertising7
Enterprise Software5
Networks, Cloud & Communication4
Hardware & Robotics4
Media & Entertainment4
Social & Community Platforms4
Cybersecurity & Privacy2
Data, Analytics & IT2
Transportation & Logistics2
Fintech2
Education & Workforce1
Consumer & Lifestyle1
Crypto & Blockchain1
Manufacturing1
Health & Life Sciences1
Professional Services1
Developer Tools1

Deal Size Distribution

GFT Ventures: 19 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

GFT Ventures: 19 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M0
$5M-$10M9
$10M-$25M6
$25M-$50M0
$50M-$100M3
$100M-$250M0
$250M-$500M1
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

GFT Ventures: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (17 deals).All available history.

Top 3 of 3 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

GFT Ventures: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (17 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
United States17
South Korea1
India1
GFT Ventures: 20 co-investors are shown, with Silicon Road Ventures sharing 4 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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GFT Ventures: 20 co-investors are shown, with Silicon Road Ventures sharing 4 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Silicon Road Ventures4
AI Capital Partners3
Alumni Ventures3
Menlo Ventures3
Osage Venture Partners3
Accel2
Atinum Investment2
BroadLight Capital2
Felton Group2
Intel Capital2
Massive2
Mirae Asset Capital2
Mirae Asset Venture Investment2
Revolution2
Victress Capital2
Z Venture Capital2
21 Shares1
Accenture Ventures1
Alpha Square Group1
Arka Venture Labs1

Investment Strategy

GFT Ventures: Led accounts for 58% and participating for 42% of round participation.All available history.
GFT Ventures: Led accounts for 58% and participating for 42% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led1158%
Participating842%
GFT Ventures: Single-lead accounts for 55% and co-led for 45% of lead dynamics.All available history.
GFT Ventures: Single-lead accounts for 55% and co-led for 45% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead655%
Co-led545%

Team

Jay Eum

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Jeff Herbst

Managing Partner