Asimov Ventures

Asimov Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2015, with offices in New York City and Seattle. The firm specializes in investments within the technology sector, focusing particularly on 3D printing and robotics. Asimov Ventures typically makes equity investments ranging from $0.05 million to $0.15 million during the first round of funding. The firm aims to partner with innovative founders who are actively pursuing opportunities in these dynamic industries.

Tyler Benster

Co-Founder and General Partner

Past deals in Pets

Dog Parker

Seed Round in 2018
Dog Parker, Inc., operating as DogSpot, specializes in providing a network of smart shelters for dogs positioned outside businesses that do not permit pets indoors. These DogSpots offer a secure and comfortable space for dogs while their owners shop at various establishments, including grocery stores, cafes, and museums. The company enhances the shopping experience by encouraging longer in-store visits and helping retailers remain compliant with health codes as more dog owners bring their pets along. Dog Parker, incorporated in 2016 and based in Brooklyn, New York, generates revenue through multiple channels: dog owners pay by the minute to use the DogSpots, location partners pay to offer this service to their customers, and brands pay for advertising in these high-traffic areas. The company has partnered with notable retailers like Kroger and Albertsons, as well as prominent pet brands such as Purina and Banfield Animal Hospital. Additionally, Dog Parker provides a mobile app that allows users to locate and monitor their dogs in real-time.

Dog Parker

Convertible Note in 2016
Dog Parker, Inc., operating as DogSpot, specializes in providing a network of smart shelters for dogs positioned outside businesses that do not permit pets indoors. These DogSpots offer a secure and comfortable space for dogs while their owners shop at various establishments, including grocery stores, cafes, and museums. The company enhances the shopping experience by encouraging longer in-store visits and helping retailers remain compliant with health codes as more dog owners bring their pets along. Dog Parker, incorporated in 2016 and based in Brooklyn, New York, generates revenue through multiple channels: dog owners pay by the minute to use the DogSpots, location partners pay to offer this service to their customers, and brands pay for advertising in these high-traffic areas. The company has partnered with notable retailers like Kroger and Albertsons, as well as prominent pet brands such as Purina and Banfield Animal Hospital. Additionally, Dog Parker provides a mobile app that allows users to locate and monitor their dogs in real-time.

CleverPet

Seed Round in 2015
CleverPet LLC, founded in 2013 and based in San Diego, California, develops an electronic game console designed specifically for dogs. This innovative product engages pets through a combination of light, sound, and touch, using their food as a reward. CleverPet also provides a mobile app that tracks a pet's progress and food intake, offering notifications when pets successfully learn new puzzles. The company was established by a team of cognitive and neuroscientists who are passionate about animal welfare, aiming to enhance the well-being of pets by keeping them mentally stimulated and connected to their owners while they are apart.
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