The Venture Codex

Participated · Series A · Dec 2025

Simular is building desktop-level AI agents capable of controlling the cursor, keyboard, and interface of Mac OS and Windows PCs to complete multi-step tasks such as copying data into spreadsheets or extracting information from PDFs. Unlike browser-based agents, Simular’s technology interacts with the entire operating system, using a "neuro-symbolic" approach that lets an LLM explore solutions and then converts successful workflows into deterministic, auditable code. This method aims to curb hallucinations while giving end users transparent, reusable automations. The company released its 1.0 Mac OS agent and is collaborating with Microsoft through the Windows 365 for Agents program to launch a Windows version. Early beta users include a car dealership automating VIN searches and homeowners’ associations parsing contracts, while its open-source community has built sales, marketing, and content-creation automations. Founded by former Google DeepMind researchers Ang Li and Jiachen Yang, Simular has raised approximately $27 million to date, including a newly closed $21.5 million Series A and an earlier $5 million seed round.

Participated · Equity · Mar 2024

Key is a community and networking platform led by Kushagra Shrivastava and Christopher Fong and based in Palo Alto, CA. The platform offers AI-driven networking tools to connect users with like-minded professionals and mentors. It also provides resources and tools for skill development and career planning, along with a supportive community for sharing experiences and opportunities. Key raised $4.3M in funding and is using the proceeds to expand operations and accelerate development efforts. The company’s product emphasis is on professional networking, mentorship, and career-focused resources. No operating metrics or revenue figures were disclosed in the article.

Led · Series A · Jan 2024

FlutterFlow provides low-code tools to build apps that run on iOS, Android and desktop OSes, leveraging Google’s open-source Flutter UI toolkit to generate what the company calls clean, maintainable source code. The platform emphasizes an open development approach that allows customers to deploy apps without dependencies on FlutterFlow and supports centralized governance and reusable design systems. FlutterFlow has launched an AI-powered code assistant and plans to significantly increase its investment in AI. The company intends to use new funding to scale its enterprise efforts. It claims roughly 10,000 self-service paying customers, about 1 million users in total, and between 10 and 20 enterprise customers; CEO Abel Mengistu says burn is minimal and the company has several years of runway even with accelerated spend.

Participated · Equity · Oct 2023

Fave is a social marketplace and community app that lets superfans connect with like-minded music fans, share content and compete for status through its Fan Verification system. Users earn points based on streaming activity, concert attendance, proof of meeting artists and other fan behaviors, unlocking perks and experiences provided by artists and brand partners. The app includes a marketplace for reselling concert tickets and selling fan-made merch, where Fave currently takes a 2.4% transaction fee (it has tested 5%, 10% and 0% previously) and artists can opt to earn 10% from fans' sales. Fave leverages generative AI and a proprietary predictive fan intelligence product to provide artist teams with detailed fan data and outreach tools, and it already allows artist teams to contact fans directly. More than 50,000 fans have joined Fave and the company has a reported valuation of $15 million; it is still in beta with an official launch planned for the end of 2023. The company plans to use new funding to deepen its artist tools and expand beyond music into movie/TV, content creators, sports and fashion. Founder and CEO Jacquelle Amankonah Horton previously worked at Google and YouTube. Fave is a fandom-centric social platform and marketplace that connects superfans and creators within dedicated fandom communities, beginning with Swifties. The product lets fans connect, create content, and buy and sell fan-themed merchandise and artwork in a marketplace where Fave takes a 10% transaction fee; creators and Fave can also earn via advertising. The company launched into public beta alongside the announcement of a $2.2 million seed round. Founder Jacquelle Amankonah Horton built the product to give superfans richer ways to express adoration and to provide creators another revenue stream. Fave’s go-to-market focuses on fans and onboarding prominent influencers within each fandom to attract users and foster community. Features include creator-run contests, points-based rewards for competitive superfans, and a marketplace where points can be spent; the team is actively listening to users to determine which fandoms to build next.

Participated · Seed · Nov 2022

OneSchema provides an embeddable CSV importer and suite of developer tools designed to let developers launch CSV import capabilities in a day rather than months. Its product automatically detects and helps correct errors in data during the import process. The company is used by more than 50 companies worldwide, including Scale AI and Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ: HURN). OneSchema is led by Founder and CEO Christina Gilbert and CTO Andrew Luo. The company intends to use the new funding to accelerate growth and expand operations. OneSchema is based in San Francisco, California and recently raised $6.3M in funding.