At a Glance
Glasswing Ventures is a Boston-based venture capital firm founded in 2016 that focuses exclusively on artificial intelligence investments. The firm was established by partners with deep technical backgrounds and enterprise experience, positioning them to identify and support companies applying AI and machine learning to solve real-world business problems. Glasswing typically invests in seed and Series A rounds, writing checks ranging from $1-10 million.
The firm's investment thesis centers on backing companies that use AI as a core differentiator rather than just a feature. Their portfolio spans cybersecurity, fintech, healthcare, and other enterprise verticals where AI can create defensible moats. Notable investments include DataVisor in fraud detection, Shield AI in autonomous systems, and Forter in e-commerce fraud prevention.
What distinguishes Glasswing is their technical due diligence capability and hands-on approach to helping portfolio companies refine their AI strategies and scale their technology. The team includes former executives from companies like Microsoft, VMware, and various AI startups, providing both investment expertise and operational guidance to founders building AI-powered businesses.
“Invests in AI-first companies solving enterprise and national security challenges, with deep expertise in AI/ML applications.”
Glasswing Ventures primarily invests at the Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
Glasswing Ventures is headquartered in Boston, MA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Glasswing Ventures focuses on investments in AI, Enterprise, Cybersecurity, Aerospace & Defense. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Glasswing Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $1M to $10M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Glasswing Ventures manages approximately $350M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.