Bag Ventures
Overview
Bag Ventures is an early-stage venture fund focused on supporting founders in the artificial intelligence sector. The company provides investment and strategic support to startups developing disruptive AI solutions, offering services such as bespoke advising plans, access to a network of tech experts, and connections for future fundraising. Bag Ventures primarily sells to the enterprise B2B landscape, targeting high-growth sectors with AI use cases that benefit enterprise customers.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomadic AI | Mar 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Defendermate | Mar 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Sona Technologies | May 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Lanai | Jan 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Gynger | Jun 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Bonita Stewart
Co-Founder And Managing Partner
Eric Blackmon
Venture Partner
Vanessa Stephens
Venture Partner Investment Committee Member
Alex Malebranche
Partner & Head of AI Enablement Strategy
Tamara Scarlett Miller
Investor
Zuri Kemp
Angel Investor
Gail Moody-Byrd
Limited Partner
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Bag Ventures based?
Bag Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was Bag Ventures founded?
Bag Ventures was founded in 2023.
How many portfolio companies does Bag Ventures have?
Bag Ventures has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Bag Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Nomadic AI, Defendermate, Sona Technologies, Lanai, Gynger.
What was Bag Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Bag Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Nomadic AI in 2026.
What sectors does Bag Ventures focus on?
Bag Ventures focuses on FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Bag Ventures focus on?
Bag Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Bag Ventures's AUM?
Bag Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.