Moment Ventures

Moment Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in investments in technology solutions that reimagine the future of industries. The firm targets entrepreneurs developing next-generation technologies to transform operations and work practices across sectors such as logistics, food, education, e-commerce, software development, oil and gas, transportation, and construction. With a focus on pre-Series A rounds, Moment Ventures typically deploys $1 million or more per investment from its $37 million institutionally-backed fund, Moment II, and collaborates closely with founders to support company building.

Founded in 2013 by Ammar Hanafi, Clint Chao, and Rajiv Khemani, Moment Ventures emerged from the vision of experienced Silicon Valley investors to back transformative technologies in the future of work. The firm has grown its portfolio through hands-on involvement, drawing on the deep domain expertise of its limited partners, who include leading institutions and accomplished technology entrepreneurs with extensive operating and investing backgrounds.

The firm's portfolio features over 40 investments, including notable companies like Flowspace (logistics), Pod Foods (grocery supply chain), Swing Education (K-12 education), Alto (fintech for alternative assets), Rafay (Kubernetes management), TARA AI (AI for hiring), Laylo (creator tools), and several exits such as Skyward (acquired by Verizon), Netsil (acquired by Nutanix), Soha Systems (acquired by Akamai), and Viptela (acquired by Cisco). These investments span software, SaaS, AI, logistics, and healthtech, demonstrating a track record of supporting high-growth startups.

The team at Moment Ventures includes General Partners Ammar Hanafi and Clint Chao, Venture Partner Neil Nag, and CFO Kate Fry, bringing specialized expertise in venture investing and industry transformation. Their experience enables tailored guidance for portfolio companies navigating complex markets.