Root Ventures

About

Portfolio · 2

Versatile

Process Control Solution for Construction Sites

3 rounds $27.5M committed Latest: 2020-12

ApolloShield

Unauthorized Drone Deterrence

1 round $2.5M committed Latest: 2016-10

Investment activity

Funds · 1

• 4 — $190M Nov 2025

Q&A

What is Root Ventures' investment focus?

Root Ventures is a San Francisco-based deep tech seed fund that specializes in leading initial funding for founders tackling new technical opportunities.

Which investment stages does Root Ventures typically focus on?

Root Ventures primarily focuses on Seed stage investments.

Who are the founding partners at Root Ventures?

Avidan Ross is a Founding Partner at Root Ventures.

What is Root Ventures' most recent fund activity?

Root Ventures raised Fund 4, totaling $190M, in November 2025.

Can you name some of Root Ventures' portfolio companies?

Root Ventures' portfolio includes ApolloShield, which focuses on unauthorized drone deterrence, and Versatile, a process control solution for construction sites.

What sectors does Root Ventures show concentration in?

Root Ventures has shown concentration in Industrial Technologies and Aerospace, Defense & HLS sectors.

When was Root Ventures founded?

Root Ventures was founded in 2013.

What is the typical check size for Root Ventures?

Root Ventures' investment range is typically between $2M and $3M.