Generational Partners

Generational Partners is a venture capital investment firm established in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm focuses on backing exceptional founders who are driving innovation in safety-critical industries. They primarily invest in companies commercializing deep technology and intellectual property-intensive projects across various industrial markets.

The firm was co-founded by Van Espahbodi and Asher Kraut, who bring a decade of experience in deeptech venture capital investing and advanced technology commercialization. Their expertise largely stems from their previous work at Starburst Aerospace, a prominent aerospace and defense-focused VC fund and startup accelerator. This background provides Generational Partners with a robust network and a strategic approach to supporting early-stage companies through their development and growth phases.

Generational Partners targets early-stage investments, including Seed and Series A rounds. Their investment thesis centers on technology-driven deeptech ventures that possess a strong technical moat and the ability to apply their platforms across multiple markets. Key areas of interest include the reshoring of critical supply chains, reflecting a conviction in strengthening domestic industrial capabilities.

The firm's portfolio includes companies such as Everstar AI, which specializes in AI-driven solutions for nuclear regulatory compliance, Thread, focusing on website accessibility remediation, and Vital-Lyfe, a developer of infrastructure-free clean water technology. Other notable investments span sectors like aerospace, defense, energy, and manufacturing, with a focus on innovative solutions that address critical industrial needs.