Gianni Martire is an individual angel investor and self-taught physicist who previously founded Y Combinator-backed. See sector focus and contact routes.
Gianni Martire is an individual angel investor and self-taught physicist who previously founded Y Combinator-backed startups, including Next Caller, which was sold to Pindrop Security, and now serves as Co-Founder and CEO of the physics think tank Applied Physics. He invests primarily in pre-seed and seed-stage companies within software, deep technology, artificial intelligence, sustainable technologies, and consumer platforms, with a focus on the Greater New York Area and East Coast. Martire favors startups that are free to consumers or significantly cheaper than competitors, solve high-frequency problems, and demonstrate strong execution records, though his specific check size and lead/follow behavior are not publicly documented. His notable portfolio includes Flexport, Rippling, Ginkgo Bioworks, Zenefits, Mindbloom, and Cover. He values founders who have experienced past failure, prioritize problem-solving over profit, and embody loyalty, humility, and teamwork. Distinctively, Martire co-authored the 2021 paper “Introducing Physical Warp Drives,” founded Warp Field Mechanics, and operates a public blog at gnotes.org where he shares insights on innovation
Every field above is read from the StartupFundraising firm directory — disclosed location, recorded investments and stated focus — and re-checked as filings arrive. Founders pair it with investors in New York when building a target list.
Investors like Gianni Martire · Full investor directory · Investor access · Company funding database