Stage FocusSeed, Series A, Series B+
GeographyUS
TypeVC
Last Activity2025
Industry Focus
Industries
Advanced MaterialsEnergy TechRoboticsBiotechClimate TechAgritechHardwareIoT & EdgePhotonicsAdvanced Manufacturing
Technical BenchStrong
Investor TypeDeepTech Specialist
ExposureSome DeepTech Investments
Bio
Cthulhu Ventures LLC is a closely-held venture capital firm founded by Jim Babcock, backing early-stage niche companies mainly in the US. The firm does not publish a formal fund size or standard check size; its own portfolio breakdown shows chemistry and healthcare each at 24% of holdings, energy at 17%, materials at 14% and finance at 8%, with smaller allocations to construction, agriculture and ...
Notable Investments
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Ambient PhotonicsB
Built RoboticsM
MycoWorksp
polySpectraO
OusterN
Noir MaterialsL
Life360O
OpenGovC
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