From Silicon to Steel
we invest in deeply technical founders at the earliest stages
who apply robotics and autonomous systems
to solving our greatest problems
Steam. Software. Kinetic.
Software ate the world, but the next wave of innovation will transform the physical realm. We support the founders translating digital intelligence into mechanical reality. This is the new industrial arc: moving from steam, to software, to physical intelligence.
Founders
Euan Guttridge
Managing Partner
Currently Senior Director of Technical Programs at Waymo, previously served at Uber ATG (self-driving) as Head of Technical Program Management in Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Toronto. Prior to that wore various hats at Google and Google [X] for ten years leading initiatives in the US, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Liam Krut
Investment Partner
Full time with Reinforced Ventures, previously a private equity diligence consultant for software company acquisitions with computational biology background at CMU, research experience at Harvard/MIT, and founder of a biotechnology and a cybersecurity company.
Founders
Here is how we further reinforce our founders post investment –
Your In-house VC
From clarity to close: We craft your compelling narrative, develop a refined fundraising strategy, and jumpstart your round with warm, direct introductions to later-stage, brand-name VCs.
Your Technical Team
We are well positioned to make introductions to engineers that have decades of experience in your space with otherwise hard to obtain skillsets. Many of these folks are already investors in RV so our incentives are aligned to get you the unique help you need. Pick your poison : EE, ME, SLAM, Foundation Models, Data Engines, CV, Path Planning, etc.
Your CRM
We believe the most successful founders build with, not for, the customer. We leverage our network to secure your first pilot opportunity, providing immediate access to the target customers and industries you need to validate and refine your product.