James Disanto, Motus Ventures

James Disanto (also known as Jim DiSanto) is a Managing Partner and co-founder of Motus Ventures. See sector focus and contact routes.

About James Disanto

James Disanto (also known as Jim DiSanto) is a Managing Partner and co-founder of Motus Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in seed and Series A companies focused on AI, robotics, IoT, climate tech, and deep tech, with a distinctive thesis centered on the convergence of transportation, smart infrastructure, and the Internet of Everything. His typical investment range is $250K–$1M, with a sweet spot of $500K, and the firm’s historical average check size is $2.1 million. Notable portfolio companies include Waze, Quanergy, Metawave, Elroy Air (autonomous aerospace delivery), and Orbit Fab (in-space fuel infrastructure), reflecting his focus on infrastructure-level challenges in autonomous systems and connected vehicles. Disanto emphasizes automation and AI as transformative opportunities, notably through the $30 million Motus Smart World Innovation Fund launched with Stanford to advance AI and robotics in sectors like logistics, agriculture, and manufacturing.

James Disanto at a glance

Role
Managing Director
Organization
Motus Ventures
Location
Redwood City, CA
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Software

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James Disanto at Motus Ventures (Redwood City, CA) — sector focus: Software.
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James Disanto is based in Redwood City, CA.

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