SmartGateVC is a SoCal and Armenia based VC with a focus on pre-seed investments in AI. Krisp (the world’s best noise cancellation technology), SuperAnnotate (the fastest annotation platform and services for training AI) are among our investments (25 portfolio companies since 2018). Sierra Ventures, Upfront Ventures, AI Fund, YC, and others areamong our follow-on investors. We invest out of 2 funds and our investors include Tim Draper, One Way Ventures, and other high-profile GPs, entrepreneurs, and professionals.

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SmartGateVC

Ashot Arzumanyan

George Bandarian

Anna Aleksanyan

Ellada Ayvazyan

Samvel Khachikyan

Armen Fljyan

Hambardzum Kaghketsyan

Vazgen Hakobjanyan

Jack Topdjian

Armine Galstyan

The Leadership Team at SmartGateVC is responsible for guiding the company's strategic direction, managing investor relations, and overseeing investment decisions. Comprising co-founders and partners, they leverage their expertise to identify high-potential AI startups, foster relationships with follow-on investors, and ensure the effective deployment of capital from both funds.

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