Nautilus Venture Partners

Nautilus Venture Partners is a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm, founded in 2015, that focuses on early-stage investments in technology sectors such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and mobile. The firm primarily targets companies with disruptive technologies, strong teams, and significant market potential. With a history of over $400 million invested in more than 50 startups, Nautilus is well-established in the venture capital space. Nautilus Venture Partners has built a robust portfolio, backing high-growth companies across various sectors, including AI-driven self-driving technology company WeRide, AI-powered legislative tracking company FiscalNote, and augmented reality leader DigiLens. Notably, several of its portfolio companies have successfully exited, including Maluuba, which was acquired by Microsoft, and DriveScale, acquired by Twitter. The firm typically invests in Series A and B rounds, with a flexible check size depending on the company's needs and growth potential. Nautilus also has a focus on global expansion, investing in companies across the U.S. and Asia, with notable investments in semiconductor startups like Ayar Labs and d-Matrix. Their strategic support extends beyond capital, leveraging decades of venture capital experience to help startups scale and succeed in competitive markets. Led by co-founders Connie Sheng and Brian Kang, the Nautilus team brings over 30 years of combined experience, playing a key role in helping companies reach new milestones and achieve significant exits​.