Zelkova Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 that specializes in providing first outside or institutional capital. See contact routes.
Zelkova Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 that specializes in providing first outside or institutional capital to early-stage and often pre-revenue technology companies. The firm’s investment thesis targets seed and early-stage companies primarily within the United States, focusing on sectors including enterprise software, AI/ML, climate tech, digital health, and fintech. Zelkova typically acts as an early investor, frequently leading rounds for companies that have not yet generated revenue, though specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed. Notable portfolio companies include Compyl, which received a Series A investment from Zelkova in June 2025, and Onboard Software, where Zelkova acquired a majority stake. The firm is led by Managing Partner Jay Levy, who describes Zelkova as a seed-stage fund based in New York City that partners closely with entrepreneurs. While Zelkova emphasizes board participation in its portfolio, there is no publicly available distinctive point of view or published writing from the firm beyond its standard investment profile descriptions.
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