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Graphene Ventures

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 82 out of 100

Also known as Graphene S3, Graphene S3 LLC, Graphene S4, Graphene S4 LLC

  • Generalist (firms only)
  • US
  • VC
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-17Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters
PALO ALTO, CA, United States
Founded
2015
Assets under management
$194MForm ADV private fund GAV, as of 2026-03-31Source (opens in a new tab)
Funds
17
Legal name
Graphene Ventures LLC
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Record updated 29 September 2026

About

Founded in 2015, Graphene Ventures is a venture capital firm which focuses on private technology companies' direct investments.

Investment approach

Thesis
Bold and world changing ideas require smart money. With a mindset of an operator we dedicate all our experience to help founders achieve their goals.Source (opens in a new tab)
Investing status notes
Our portfolio keeps growing as we partner with new founders

Funds

Graphene S3 LLC
$12MVintage 2016, SPV, SEC amount sold
Graphene S4 LLC
$5MVintage 2016, SPV, SEC amount sold
GRAPHENE VENTURES III, L.P.
Main fund
4C LLC
Main fund
GRAPHENE R1 LLC
Main fund
GRAPHENE S18 LLC
Main fund
GRAPHENE S12 LLC
Main fund
GRAPHENE S11 LLC
Main fund
GRAPHENE S14 LLC
Main fund
GRAPHENE S8 LLC
Main fund
GRAPHENE S9 LLC
Main fund
GRAPHENE S16 LLC
Main fund
More funds
5 more recorded

SEC registration

Registered adviser
GRAPHENE VENTURES LLC
SEC file number
802-107098
Registration
Exempt reporting adviser
Regulatory AUM
$194Mas of 2026-03-31
Private funds reported
14
Principal office
PALO ALTO, CA, United States
SEC CIK
1666413, 1666415

Locations

Office
Palo Alto
Office
Riyadh
Office
São Paulo
Office
Toronto
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