Anorak Ventures

Anorak Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco that invests early and dilutes alongside founders, helping secure smart capital for every stage of company growth. The firm backs companies across business products, business services, consumer products and services, and information technology, including hardware and software, with a focus on early-stage opportunities in diverse sectors. Its portfolio comprises about 40 investments, with roughly $250 million raised in follow-on funding, contributing to an aggregate portfolio market capitalization of about $1.8 billion.

Past deals in Simulation

Osso VR

Series B in 2021
Osso VR is a surgical training platform that uses immersive virtual reality to simulate orthopedic and other medical procedures. The platform provides realistic hand-based interactions with haptic feedback within an immersive environment, allowing surgeons, residents, and medical device teams to practice and assess procedures. It includes analytics dashboards and procedure-specific guidance to support performance evaluation and tailored instruction. The system enables training on the latest instruments, capital equipment, and surgical robotics, helping teams gain familiarity and confidence before procedures. By combining hands-on simulation with outcome analytics, Osso VR aims to advance training quality, standardized assessment, and the introduction of new devices across medical specialties. The company is based in Palo Alto, California.

Graff Golf

Seed Round in 2021
Graff Golf develops golf analytics and simulation technology that helps golfers train, practice, and compete at home. The platform provides data-driven analytics and actionable insights on swing performance, shot statistics, session analytics, and progress tracking, supported by its Graff smart golf ball. Users receive improvement plans and personalized practice programs to enhance efficiency and precision in their game.

Osso VR

Seed Round in 2017
Osso VR is a surgical training platform that uses immersive virtual reality to simulate orthopedic and other medical procedures. The platform provides realistic hand-based interactions with haptic feedback within an immersive environment, allowing surgeons, residents, and medical device teams to practice and assess procedures. It includes analytics dashboards and procedure-specific guidance to support performance evaluation and tailored instruction. The system enables training on the latest instruments, capital equipment, and surgical robotics, helping teams gain familiarity and confidence before procedures. By combining hands-on simulation with outcome analytics, Osso VR aims to advance training quality, standardized assessment, and the introduction of new devices across medical specialties. The company is based in Palo Alto, California.

Schemata

Schemata is a technology company specializing in the creation of immersive, three-dimensional content. It serves the Department of Defense and enterprise clients by providing AI-driven, photorealistic simulation environments. These environments, derived from 2D images, enable real-time interaction and navigation, enhancing training efficiency, reducing costs, and aiding in operational planning and decision-making.
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