Untapped Ventures
Overview
Untapped Ventures is a venture studio and pre-seed fund in Los Angeles on a mission to help people achieve the best version of themselves, personally and professionally. Leveraging our powerful network and unique methodology, we found and fund companies at the intersection of the Future of Work, HRTech, and Mental Wellness. Untapped Ventures' $20M Fund I focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage native AI startups across key sectors: agentic AI, vertical AI, quantum computing, and next-generation AI.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metaintro | Oct 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Hexowatch | Dec 2021 | Pre Seed | Lead |
| Nexxa.ai | Jan 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Foodini | - | Seed | Lead |
| Herd-i | Mar 2025 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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Key People
George Bandarian
Founder, General Partner CEO
Janice Orlando
Venture Partner - Untapped Ventures
Jeff Zhou
Venture Partner
Joy Tan
Venture Partner
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Untapped Ventures based?
Untapped Ventures is headquartered in Glendale, California, United States.
When was Untapped Ventures founded?
Untapped Ventures was founded in 2018.
How many portfolio companies does Untapped Ventures have?
Untapped Ventures has 14 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Untapped Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Metaintro, Hexowatch, Nexxa.ai, Foodini, Herd-i.
What was Untapped Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Untapped Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Nexxa.ai in 2026.
What sectors does Untapped Ventures focus on?
Untapped Ventures focuses on AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Untapped Ventures focus on?
Untapped Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Untapped Ventures's AUM?
Untapped Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.