89 hardware investors in the San Francisco Bay Area
We list 89 hardware investors in the San Francisco Bay Area as of November 2026: each has an SEC filing on file, and the list was last checked on 6 Nov 2026. The cities with the most head offices on this list are San Francisco (28), Menlo Park (14) and Palo Alto (13).
Top 5 hardware investors in the San Francisco Bay Area, ranked by recent fund activity
Among firms with a published profile and a dated fund or deal in the last 24 months. The rule: Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (35: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), share of the observed portfolio in this sector (25; half of that when the sector is stated only), stated focus on the US (15: full marks when the firm names the US as where it invests, half when it says global), size of the fund on file on a log scale (15) and completeness of the public record (10). Regional focus is our research, not an SEC figure. It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns. The same rule orders the whole list; it is repeated in the method box.
Kleiner Perkins
Type: VC firm · HQ: Menlo Park, CA · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth · Focus: Hardware, AI, Fintech, Proptech · Latest activity: New fund, Aug 2026 · Fund size on file: $995M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Aug 2026; $995M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); 21% of its observed portfolio is hardware; names the US as where it invests; 2 named decision-makers on file.
Toyota Ventures
Type: Corporate VC · HQ: Los Altos, CA · Stages: Seed, Series A · Focus: Hardware, AI, Energy, Climate Tech · Latest activity: Portfolio news, Oct 2026 · Private fund assets: $928M (SEC Form ADV)
Portfolio news dated Oct 2026; $928M on file (SEC Form ADV); 20% of its observed portfolio is hardware; names the US as where it invests.
True Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Palo Alto, CA · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed · Focus: Hardware, AI, Fintech, Deep Tech · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $800M (SEC Form D, 2022)
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; $800M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2022); 17% of its observed portfolio is hardware; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Translink Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: Palo Alto, CA · Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B · Focus: Hardware, AI, Developer Tools, Mobility · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $174M (SEC Form D, 2021)
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; $174M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2021); 20% of its observed portfolio is hardware; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Autotech Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Menlo Park, CA · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B · Focus: Hardware, Mobility, AI, Logistics · Latest activity: New fund, Aug 2026 · Fund size on file: $25M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Aug 2026; $25M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); 20% of its observed portfolio is hardware; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
First 25 of 89 hardware investors in the San Francisco Bay Area
| Investor | Type | HQ | Stagesour research | Focusour research | Latest fund or deal | Fund sizeas filed or stated | Checked | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kleiner Perkins | VC firm | Menlo Park, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth | Hardware, AI, Fintech, Proptech | New fund, Aug 2026 | $995M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 2 names · Unlock |
| Toyota Ventures | Corporate VC | Los Altos, CA | Seed, Series A | Hardware, AI, Energy, Climate Tech | Portfolio news, Oct 2026 | $928M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | LinkedIn page · Unlock |
| True Ventures | VC firm | Palo Alto, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Hardware, AI, Fintech, Deep Tech | New fund, Sep 2026 | $800M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Translink Capital | VC firm | Palo Alto, CA | Seed, Series A, Series B | Hardware, AI, Developer Tools, Mobility | New fund, Sep 2026 | $174M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Autotech Ventures | VC firm | Menlo Park, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B | Hardware, Mobility, AI, Logistics | New fund, Aug 2026 | $25M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Rebellion Ventures | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Hardware, AI, Logistics, Industrial Tech | New fund, Oct 2026 | $13M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
| Schematic Ventures | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Hardware, AI, Industrial Tech, Logistics | New fund, May 2026 | $60M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 5 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
| Plaid Matrix Fund | VC firm | Palo Alto, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Hardware, AI, Fintech, Proptech | New fund, Jun 2026 | $55M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock |
| Matter Venture Partners | VC firm | Los Altos, CA | Hardware, AI, Robotics, Semiconductor | New fund, Sep 2026 | $450M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 6 names · Unlock | |
| G2 Venture Partners | VC firm | Portola Valley, CA | Series B, Growth | Hardware, AI, Industrial Tech, Mobility | New deal, Aug 2026 | $53M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Atomus Ventures | VC firm | Palo Alto, CA | Growth | Hardware, AI, Logistics | New fund, Sep 2026 | $500M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name, firm email · Unlock |
| Veteran | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Seed | Hardware, AI, Defense Tech, Mobility | New fund, Mar 2026 | $20M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Liquid 2 Ventures | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series B, Growth | Hardware, AI, Mobility, SaaS | New fund, Aug 2026 | $200M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| At One Ventures | VC firm | Menlo Park, CA | Seed, Series A | Hardware, Climate Tech, Agritech, Industrial Tech | New deal, Sep 2026 | $375M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| MVP Ventures | VC firm | Menlo Park, CA | Seed | Hardware, AI, Cybersecurity, Defense Tech | New fund, Aug 2026 | $120M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 7 names · Unlock |
| Eclipse Partners | VC firm | Palo Alto, CA | Seed | Hardware, AI, Robotics, Industrial Tech | New fund, Apr 2026 | $720M (SEC Form D, 2023) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Galileo Ventures | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Hardware, AI, Deep Tech, Robotics | New fund, Aug 2026 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2023) | 5 Nov 2026 | 5 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Prist Capital | VC firm | Mill Valley, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Hardware, Mobility, Space, Proptech | New fund, Sep 2026 | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock | |
| Westly Capital Partners | VC firm | Menlo Park, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth | Hardware, AI, Energy, Industrial Tech | New fund, May 2026 | $500M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Ubiquity Ventures | VC firm | Palo Alto, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Hardware, AI, Mobility, Healthtech | New fund, Dec 2025 | $80M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 2 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Zacua Ventures | VC firm | San Mateo, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Hardware, AI, Proptech, Industrial Tech | New deal, Oct 2026 | $89M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 7 names · Unlock |
| Earthshot Ventures | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B | Hardware, AI, Energy, Industrial Tech | New fund, Oct 2026 | $77M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Julian Capital: Deeptech Seed Fund | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Hardware, Energy, Deep Tech, Healthtech | New fund, Aug 2026 | $51M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock |
| Shield Capital | VC firm | Burlingame, CA | Seed | Hardware, AI, Cybersecurity, Space | New fund, Jul 2026 | $350M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 6 names · Unlock |
| Uncork Capital | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Seed | Hardware, Developer Tools, AI, Fintech | New fund, Jul 2026 | $300M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
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How these 89 break down
By city
| City | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 28 | 31% |
| Menlo Park | 14 | 16% |
| Palo Alto | 13 | 15% |
| San Mateo | 5 | 6% |
| San Jose | 4 | 4% |
| Los Altos | 3 | 3% |
| Mill Valley | 3 | 3% |
| Burlingame | 3 | 3% |
| Campbell | 2 | 2% |
| Berkeley | 2 | 2% |
By stage
| Stage | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Seed | 31 | 35% |
| Seed | 63 | 71% |
| Series A | 20 | 22% |
| Series B | 15 | 17% |
| Growth | 14 | 16% |
Stage is our research. A firm can back more than one stage.
By type
| Type | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VC firm | 87 | 98% |
| Corporate VC | 2 | 2% |
Method and limits
- Source
- All 89 rows carry an SEC filing (Form D or Form ADV). All 89 have a website we checked. Filing date and fund size are SEC data where a filing exists. Stage, sector and check size are our research.
- Inclusion rule
- Organizations that back startups. Individuals, buyout funds and firms we found to be inactive are left out. Sector: the firm states hardware as a focus on its own site, or we observed it in the firm's portfolio. Place: head office in the San Francisco Bay Area, matched on city and state.
- Order
- Firms with a published profile come first. Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (35: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), share of the observed portfolio in this sector (25; half of that when the sector is stated only), stated focus on the US (15: full marks when the firm names the US as where it invests, half when it says global), size of the fund on file on a log scale (15) and completeness of the public record (10). Regional focus is our research, not an SEC figure. It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns.
- Last refreshed
- November 2026. Rows on this list were checked between 4 Nov 2026 and 6 Nov 2026.
- Fill rates
- Of 89 rows: stage 76, sector 89, fund size 81, website 89. In the paid file: named decision-makers on 88 rows, firm email on 25, LinkedIn page on 46, check size on 8.
- Corrections
- Email [email protected] or use the update form. We act within 5 working days.
Questions
How many hardware investors in the San Francisco Bay Area are there?
We list 89 as of November 2026. 53 of the 89 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months. The cities with the most are San Francisco (28), Menlo Park (14) and Palo Alto (13).
Which hardware investors in the San Francisco Bay Area raised a new fund in the last 12 months?
44 of the 89 have a fund filing dated in the last 12 months. The most recent on this list are Tyche Partners VEIR (Oct 2026), Earthshot Ventures (Oct 2026) and Emergence Capital (Oct 2026).
What is the typical fund size of hardware investors in the San Francisco Bay Area?
The median fund size on file for this list is $68M, across the 70 firms with a size on an SEC Form D. The fund on file is each firm's main fund, which is not always its newest. The other 19 do not disclose a size there.
How do I contact hardware investors in the San Francisco Bay Area?
The paid file holds 395 named decision-makers across 88 of these 89 and a firm email for 25. We publish the address a firm lists itself, never a personal email. Each free row links to a profile with the firm's website.
Where does the data on hardware investors in the San Francisco Bay Area come from?
All 89 rows have an SEC filing on file (Form D or Form ADV). Filing date and fund size come from the filing. Stage, sector and check size are our research. Rows on this list were last checked on 6 Nov 2026 at the latest. The whole file is re-verified twice a year.
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