Gradient
Gradient is an early-stage venture capital fund that specializes in investing in artificial intelligence companies. It positions itself as the first AI-focused seed fund, emphasizing a founder-centric and technical approach to support AI entrepreneurs. The firm provides venture investment and startup support, acting as investors, builders, mentors, and champions for founders. Gradient is dedicated to working closely with its portfolio companies to help them grow and succeed in the AI sector. Its focus is on fostering the next generation of AI startups, contributing to the development of innov
Investing activity
Gradient has made 336 investments according to Crunchbase across 215 portfolio companies, and has led 162 rounds and seen 45 exits.
Gradient appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the Lounge deals desk, rounds totalling $40M. The rounds are mostly Series B, with a median round size of $40M. The most recent is Infisical (Series B, $40M, Oct 2026).
Gradient most often invests alongside Elad Gil and Y Combinator, and the companies it backs on Lounge are mostly in AI agent security.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about Gradient
What AI companies has Gradient invested in?
Gradient's AI investments include Infisical. The 1 round on Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is Gradient based?
Gradient is based in San Francisco, California, United States.
What stage does Gradient invest at?
In the rounds tracked on Lounge, Gradient has invested at Series B, with a median round of $40M.
Who does Gradient co-invest with?
Gradient's most frequent co-investors on Lounge are Elad Gil (1 deal) and Y Combinator (1 deal).
How can founders reach Gradient?
Founders on Lounge can see Gradient'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 Gradient to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.