# Ensemble VC

> Ensemble VC is a VC fund backing Artificial Intelligence and Software. See 22 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Austin, United States
- Total investments: 22
- Last investment: Jun 2026
- Lead investor: 27%
- Fund size: $100M
- Last fund: Apr 2023
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ensemblevc/
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ensemblevc
- Website: https://www.ensemble.vc/

Ensemble VC is a VC fund in Austin focused on Artificial Intelligence and Software. Ensemble is a modern early-stage venture capital firm that is backed by category-defining operators and investors. They started Ensemble VC because they saw an opportunity to do better for founders. They believe that the most fundamental ingredient to company success is people — the founders and teams translating ideas into products that result ingenerational-defining companies.But founders and VCs are both caught in an endless treadmill of fundraising calls, and most meetings are uncomfortable, impersonal, and transactional. Everyone hopes to get married but the process often feels more like speed dating.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Artificial Intelligence | 5 | 23% |
| Software | 3 | 14% |
| SaaS | 2 | 9% |
| Military | 2 | 9% |
| Government | 2 | 9% |

38 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series A | 9 | 41% |
| Seed | 2 | 9% |
| Series C | 2 | 9% |
| Funding Round | 2 | 9% |
| Pre-Seed | 1 | 5% |

6 stages tracked in total.

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Conrad Shang | Managing Partner | 9 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/conrad-shang |
| Gopinath Sundaramurthy | Head of Data Science | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/gopinath-sundaramurthy-15dd |
| Collin West | Managing Partner | 24 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/collin-west |
| Swaminathan Sundaramurthy | Limited Partner | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/swaminathan-sundaramurthy |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Principal Mineral | Principal Mineral develops and scales domestic production of strategic metals, high-performance alloys, and advanced materials derived from industrial mineral sources. The company processes finished industrial mineral outputs and materials containing minerals from mining, recycling, and manufacturing streams. It serves the critical mineralsindustry as a manufacturer of metal products and alloys used in industrial and strategic applications. Principal Mineral also operates as a distributor and broker of these goods, coordinating supply across multiple material categories. Its activities focus on supporting secure supply of metals and advanced materials for customers that depend on critical mineral inputs. | $280M | Venture - Series Unknown | Jun 16, 2026 |  |
| Neion Bio | Neion Bio uses advances in stem cell biology and genetic engineering to completely reimagine the biopharmaceutical production process. | $23M | Series A | Jun 11, 2026 |  |
| Chariot Defense | Chariot Defense is developing the sophisticated hardware and software framework to address the military's most pressing problem: the distribution, control, and transformation of energy into power on the contemporary battlefield. | $34M | Series A | Feb 25, 2026 |  |
| Kascaid | Kascaid is developing biosensors for real-time monitoring of inflammatory biomarkers. | $2.3M | Pre-Seed | Jun 09, 2025 |  |
| Chaos | Chaos Industries is a technology company that is building the next generation of defense and critical industry technologies. Applying an engineering-led strategy, Chaos provides mission-driven, world-class engineers with a platform to build solutions to critical real-world problems. The Chaos agile engineering approach enables rapid prototyping,while deep partnerships with defense and industry ensure real-world application. | $275M | Series C | Apr 30, 2025 |  |
| Manifest | Manifest is a cybersecurity firm focused on assisting businesses in securing their software supply chains. Manifest is creating the first all-in-one SBOM management platform. | $15M | Series A | Apr 24, 2025 |  |
| Loti | Loti is an innovative identity management solution that leverages advanced technology to safeguard individuals' identities on the internet. Our platform utilizes cutting-edge facial recognition technology and automated DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) processes to detect and manage instances of unauthorized use of someone's face,deep fakes, adult content, and other potential privacy infringements.With Loti, individuals can have greater control over their online identity, ensuring that their images and likeness are not misused without their consent. By scanning the vast expanse of the internet, we proactively identify and address instances of identity misappropriation, providing peace of mind and protecting the reputation and privacy of our users.Through our comprehensive and automated system, Loti streamlines the process of monitoring, reporting, and issuing DMCA takedown notices, enabling swift action against unauthorized use of someone's face across various online platforms. Our mission is to empower individuals to take control of their digital identity and protect their personal information in an increasingly interconnected world.At Loti, we are committed to privacy, security, and ethical practices. We prioritize the rights and consent of individuals, employing robust technology to combat identity misuse while maintaining strict confidentiality and data protection measures.To experience the full benefits of Loti's identity management solution, visit our website at https://goloti.com and take control of your online presence today. | $16.2M | Series A | Apr 15, 2025 |  |
| Potato | AI research assistant for biology. | $6.6M | Seed | Apr 08, 2025 |  |
| Saronic | Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining best-in-class hardware, software and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated platform. | $600M | Series C | Feb 18, 2025 |  |
| Chaos | Chaos Industries is a technology company that is building the next generation of defense and critical industry technologies. Applying an engineering-led strategy, Chaos provides mission-driven, world-class engineers with a platform to build solutions to critical real-world problems. The Chaos agile engineering approach enables rapid prototyping,while deep partnerships with defense and industry ensure real-world application. | $145M | Series B | Nov 13, 2024 |  |

10 of 22 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [8VC](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/8vc) — VC Fund, 6 deals together
- [Overmatch Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/overmatch-ventures) — VC Fund, 6 deals together
- [Caffeinated Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/caffeinated-capital) — VC Fund, 5 deals together
- [Andreessen Horowitz](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/andreessen-horowitz) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
- [GGV Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ggv-capital) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
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## FAQ

### What does Ensemble VC invest in?

Ensemble VC invests primarily in Artificial Intelligence, Software and SaaS startups, most often at Series A and Seed stage. Most of the 22 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Ensemble VC?

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### Who are the partners at Ensemble VC?

The team at Ensemble VC includes Conrad Shang (Managing Partner), Gopinath Sundaramurthy (Head of Data Science) and Collin West (Managing Partner). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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