Cadenza

Cadenza is an early-stage venture capital firm specializing in transformative and decentralized technologies, including blockchain and artificial intelligence. Established in 2018, the firm operates from offices in New York City and San Francisco, partnering with leading experts and investors to identify and support promising global startups. Cadenza's investment philosophy emphasizes disciplined valuations and efficient use of investor capital, aiming to empower the next generation of technology leaders.

The firm's investment strategy focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage opportunities, particularly in the AI sector, with an emphasis on infrastructure and enterprise applications. Notable investments include Together.AI, FalconX, Tensorwave, CoinDCX, Nous Research, Rain, and Lemon. Cadenza continues to seek outliers who challenge convention, unlock new markets, and reshape the future through bold ideas and disciplined execution.

Cadenza's team comprises professionals with backgrounds in data science, quantitative trading, and finance, bringing a wealth of experience to their investment strategies. The firm's strong track record includes pre-seed funding for Together.AI and seed-stage investments in Nous Research, Tensorwave, and Jericho Security. Fund investors consist of asset managers, endowments, and family offices from around the world.