We invest in pre-seed and seed stage companies building differentiated technology and help them find product-market fit and follow-on financing. Anorak has invested in over 100 seed stage technology companies which now represent an aggregate market capitalization of $22.8B.
Interests
Virtual Reality: Immersive, interactive digital environments will change the landscape of entertainment, communication and education
Artificial Intelligence: Truly intelligent systems that can react quickly with a high degree of accuracy will drive extraordinary innovation
Stagnant Industries: Large industries, slow to adapt to the changing technological landscape represent opportunity for disruption
Robotics: Improvements in affordability are increasing adoption of consumer/industrial robotics, altering businesses and improving lives
Computer Vision: Giving computers the ability to see and understand the world provides new options for people and businesses
Emerging Markets: By 2050, 75% of the global population will reside in Africa and Asia. Increased average income levels offer opportunity for business
What we look for
Highly specialized teams: We invest in Anoraks! People with a very strong interest, perhaps obsessive, in niche subjects pertaining to our fund. Having high-caliber, focused knowledge on the founding team provides a substantial advantage to the company.
Solving tough problems: In order to push the boundaries of technology there are many difficult problems that must be solved, technical and otherwise. We look for teams trying to solve these problems and leverage our own knowledge and connections to help them succeed.