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Torque Ventures

VC
Austin, TXWebsite
How to approach: cold outreach ok
Stage

Pre-Seed

Check Size

$300K – $1.5M

Portfolio

2+ companies

Team

5 partners

Investor activity
Investments in last 12 months: 0

Investment Thesis

Focuses on early-stage robotics and AI startups, especially those tackling automation challenges in logistics and warehousing.

Meet the Team

JT

Jake Telford

GP

Robotics
Warehouse Automation
AI/ML Infrastructure
JS

Jonathan Saltzman

Managing Partner

Lower middle market investing
Manufacturing
Transportation
Automotive
Supply Chain Services
Niche / enthusiast branded products
TC

Terry Culmone

Partner

Sourcing investments
Structuring deals
Post-closing growth
Operational improvements
Add-on acquisitions
Middle-market manufacturing
JR

James Rosseau

Partner

Portfolio operations
Operational leadership
DO

David Overbeeke

Partner

CEO experience
Industrial operations
Operational improvements

Industry Focus

Invests In

Other
AI / ML

Portfolio Companies (2)

Other

LO

Loom Robotics

Warehouse Automation
NE

Neo Automated Systems

Robotics
How to pitch Torque Ventures
  • Raising at Pre-Seed? You're squarely in their sweet spot.
  • Lead with your fit in Other, AI / ML — the sectors they actively back.
  • Size your ask to their typical $300K – $1.5M check.
  • cold outreach ok
  • Address your outreach to a specific partner, such as Jake Telford, GP.
  • A warm introduction beats a cold email. Get matched and request an intro.

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