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Valia Ventures

New York, NY · Invests in US; Europe · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries BB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFintechHealthcare & BiotechRoboticsDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthRobotics & AutomationBiotech & Life SciencesEnterprise Software

Thesis

We back technically ambitious founders building tomorrow's most iconic companies in frontier sectors like AI, hardtech, robotics, healthcare, and fintech. We believe great companies come from founders willing to tackle complex problems that generalist funds avoid.

Likely not a fit for

We avoid purely consumer apps without defensible models, traditional lifestyle businesses, and teams without deep domain expertise in their sector.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

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Khaled Jalanbo

General PartnerManaging Partner & Founder · Primary contact

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Riley Rodgers

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Omar Sebai

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Khalid Aldabal

General PartnerCo-Founding Partner

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Nell Brennan

Platform & OpsDirector of Finance

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Tofunmi Omiye

Partner

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Portfolio

Relativity SpaceAerospace Defense

Relativity Space builds reusable rockets that make access to space more reliable and routine, empowering science, exploration, and innovation beyond our planet.

Built RoboticsRobotics Automation

Built Robotics transforms heavy equipment into autonomous robots for construction, focusing on solar and trenching applications.

HumaneEnterprise Software

Humane is focused on building an intelligent ecosystem across products and services for the future of work, leveraging AI to enhance human potential and creativity.

LyftTravel Hospitality

Lyft is a transportation network company that provides on-demand rides through its mobile app, allowing users to request rides from drivers in their area. The platform also offers options for scheduled rides and rewards for frequent users, making it a convenient choice for both riders and drivers.

Superpower

Superpower is a health intelligence platform that offers annual biomarker testing to help users detect early signs of over 1,000 health conditions. With a focus on convenience, members can book lab tests at various locations and receive results within a week, all for a monthly subscription fee.

AvatarOS

AvatarOS is a software development company focused on creating authentic 3D avatars that empower users across various platforms. Their innovative technology unlocks the potential for dynamic storytelling and interactive characters in the virtual world.

Bedrock Materials
UmbaFintech Payments

Umba is a digital bank providing financial services such as loans, savings, and payment solutions to consumers and SMEs in Africa, particularly in Kenya.

Good Money
Centro
LegacyFood Beverage

The Legacy Companies is a leading international manufacturer and exporter of food service equipment serving over 130 countries through a network of distributors, dealers and retail channels, representing a diverse portfolio of trusted, quality and leading brands.

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Valia Ventures Research Investment Thesis Valia Ventures operates a multi-stage venture capital platform investing from Pre-Seed through $•• growth checks. The firm backs technically ambitious founders building tomorrow's most iconic companies across frontier sectors including AI, hardtech, robotics, healthcare, biotech, and fintech. Valia was built on founder-friendly principles, with managing p

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