Hesperian Ventures
About Hesperian Ventures
Public listings date the firm's founding to 2022, and PitchBook records it as a venture capital firm in Danville. Alan Leong is listed as founder and managing partner, and the firm's own case study says its small team runs its website itself. A Hesperian Ventures LLC was registered with the California Secretary of State in December 2021, which predates the 2022 founding date given elsewhere. I did not find other named partners.
The firm's website says it invests in startups using advanced AI and machine learning, and it lists AI among its core sectors. Its accredited investor syndicate lets co-investors join its AI, blockchain and SaaS deals, after each deal goes through its diligence process. A VC Scout program lets operators source deals, and a VC partner network brings in co-investing funds. Crunchbase describes the firm as offering AI-enabled venture building and advisory services to startups, corporates and public institutions. Its listed AI portfolio includes ICON, People.ai and TrueData.
The firm's stated focus covers pre-seed, seed and Series A rounds. I found no published check sizes, fund sizes or fund closings for Hesperian Ventures.
- ICON: listed under artificial intelligence on the firm's website; the round and business description were not found.
- People.ai: AI-driven revenue intelligence platform listed on the firm's website; the round was not found.
- TrueData: listed under artificial intelligence on the firm's website; the business description and round were not found.
Investing activity
Hesperian Ventures is listed on Lounge as a venture capital investor based in Danville, CA, United States. The deals desk records Series A and later AI rounds and seeds over $10M, so smaller checks may not show here yet.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about Hesperian Ventures
When was Hesperian Ventures founded?
PitchBook and Pixelesq give 2022 as the founding year. A Hesperian Ventures LLC was registered in Danville in December 2021.
Who leads Hesperian Ventures' AI investing?
Alan Leong is listed as founder and managing partner. I did not find any other named partner who leads the firm's AI deals.
What stages does Hesperian Ventures invest in?
The firm's stated focus covers pre-seed, seed and Series A rounds. Published check sizes were not found.
Which AI companies has Hesperian Ventures backed?
The firm's website lists ICON, People.ai and TrueData under artificial intelligence. Round details for these companies were not public in the sources I found.
How can accredited investors join Hesperian Ventures deals?
The firm runs a syndicate that connects accredited investors to curated startup deals in AI, blockchain and SaaS. Interested investors can apply through the firm's website.
Where is Hesperian Ventures based?
Hesperian Ventures is based in Danville, CA, United States.
How can founders reach Hesperian Ventures?
Founders on Lounge can see Hesperian 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 Hesperian Ventures to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.