Brainstorm Ventures
Brainstorm Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 1999, with a presence in Silicon Valley and Mexico City. The firm specializes in early-stage investments in category-defining startups across North America. With a focus on generalist strategies, Brainstorm Ventures leverages the founders' experiences as exited entrepreneurs to provide hands-on support and technical expertise, particularly in incubating ventures in Mexico. The team includes cofounder Eduardo, who has played a significant role in the firm's efforts in Mexico, and Ariel, who has co-led multiple funds since joining. Br
Investing activity
Brainstorm Ventures appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the Lounge deals desk. The rounds are mostly Pre-seed, with a median round size of $1M. The most recent is BrainGrid (Pre-seed, $1M, Apr 2026).
Brainstorm Ventures most often invests alongside Menlo Ventures and Next Tier Ventures, and the companies it backs on Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about Brainstorm Ventures
What AI companies has Brainstorm Ventures invested in?
Brainstorm Ventures's AI investments include BrainGrid. The 1 round on Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is Brainstorm Ventures based?
Brainstorm Ventures is based in San Francisco, California, United States.
What stage does Brainstorm Ventures invest at?
In the rounds tracked on Lounge, Brainstorm Ventures has invested at Pre-seed, with a median round of $1M.
Who does Brainstorm Ventures co-invest with?
Brainstorm Ventures's most frequent co-investors on Lounge are Menlo Ventures (1 deal) and Next Tier Ventures (1 deal).
How can founders reach Brainstorm Ventures?
Founders on Lounge can see Brainstorm Ventures's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add Brainstorm Ventures to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.