Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
4
in our dataset
Rounds participated
4
Rounds led
1
Rounds' value
$45.8M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
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About
IBM Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of IBM, established in 2020. It focuses on making strategic investments in early-stage enterprise software companies that align with IBM's hybrid cloud and AI strategies, with a particular emphasis on AI across the stack and quantum computing software. The firm co-invests with other VCs in Seed to Series B startups and has a track record of investing in Israeli companies.
Portfolio · 4
Merri Inc.
Merri is a pioneering floorplan and event design application that empowers restaurants and event planners to create stunning, customizable floorplans with ease.
AuthMind Inc.
Identity security platform that protects identity infrastructure and prevents cyberattacks for enterprise IT security teams.
LightSolver
LightSolver develops an all-optical supercomputer using laser-based processing units to solve complex optimization problems.
Variantyx
A technology-driven molecular diagnostics company providing advanced genomic testing for genetic disorders, reproductive health, and precision oncology markets.
Investment activity
1 portfolio exit on record.
Portfolio by sector
Cyber Security3
Business Software2
Health Tech & Life Sciences2
Q&A
- What is IBM Ventures' most recent exit?
- IBM Ventures exited Gem in March 2024 when it was acquired by Wiz for $350M. Gem is a cloud security detection and response platform.
- What is IBM Ventures' most recent investment?
- IBM Ventures participated in two investment rounds in February 2026. One was for Orion Security, a company focused on detecting and preventing data exfiltration, which raised a $38M Series A round. The other was for Qedma Quantum Computing, an operating system for quantum computers, which raised a $30.7M Series A round.
- Which sectors does IBM Ventures primarily invest in?
- IBM Ventures shows a concentration in Cyber Security, Business Software, and Health Tech & Life Sciences, with three, two, and two portfolio companies respectively in these sectors.
- What is the typical investment stage for IBM Ventures?
- IBM Ventures frequently invests in Series A rounds, with three such investments.
- Can you name some of IBM Ventures' notable portfolio companies?
- Notable portfolio companies include Cyolo, which simplifies secure remote privileged access for OT & CPS, and Variantyx, which provides advanced genomic diagnostic solutions.
- What was IBM Ventures' earliest recorded investment?
- IBM Ventures made an investment in Anima App in January 2021. Anima App is a design to development platform.
- What is the range of investment amounts for IBM Ventures?
- IBM Ventures' investment range is between $1.4M and $32M.
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Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2020 |
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Patents
| EPO | 2 |
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