Stage
Pre-Seed
Check Size
$300K – $1.5M
Portfolio
2+ companies
Team
5 partners
Investor activity
Investments in last 12 months: 0Investment 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
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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