Backing Visionaries Building
AI's Next Chapter
We write first checks in AI-first companies.
Early Stage
First capital in, with investments ranging from $100k to $500k. Providing the initial boost to transform groundbreaking AI concepts into reality.
AI Focus
Sector-agnostic investments focused solely on AI as a transformative force. Recognizing that the next big AI breakthrough can come from anywhere in the world.
More than just capital providers. Former entrepreneurs and operators actively supporting portfolio companies, helping navigate the unique challenges of building AI-driven businesses.
Hands On
AI Experts turned Investors
At ellipsis, we're not just investors – we're entrepreneurs and operators. Our team brings decades of experience in ML research, product development, and successful entrepreneurship. We focus on pre-seed and seed-stage startups where AI isn't just a feature, but the core of the product.
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Yariv Adan
GENERAL PARTNER
Sr. Director PM at Google, co-founder of Google Assistant and Google Lens, PM lead for applied GenAI and ConvAI at Google Cloud
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Matthias Dantone
GENERAL PARTNER
Co-founder and CEO of Fashwell (sold to Apple), ML lead at Apple, Sr. Director PM at Scandit, PhD in ML from ETH
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Juergen Galler
FOUNDING VENTURE PARTNER
Co-founder and CEO at 1plusX, SVP Data at Triplelift, Chief Strategy Officer at Swisscom, PM Director at Google, various board memberships
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Thomas Hoffman
FOUNDING PARTNER
Professor of AI at ETH, Co-founder and Chief Scientist at 1plusX, Eng Director at Google, Angel investor
Portfolio
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Juna.ai
AI Agents to Run Your Factory
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Mirelo.ai
Foundational music & audio models and applications
Are you an early-stage founder using AI to solve real-world problems? We’re looking for visionaries like you who are ready to transform industries and improve lives. Share your groundbreaking idea with us.