Neocortex Ventures: A San Diego-based AI idea lab and investment firm, fostering visionary tech innovation.
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San Diego, CA, US
Neocortex Ventures is a San Diego-based AI idea laboratory and investment firm focused on fostering innovation in artificial intelligence and machine learning. The firm typically invests in pre-seed and seed stages, supporting startups with data scientists, engineers, mentors, and investors to help bring visionary tech ideas to fruition.
Led by founder Alex Bates, an angel investor and member of Peter Diamandis’s Abundance Network, Neocortex Ventures leverages Bates's extensive experience in AI and machine learning. Notable portfolio companies include Skyminyr, which has raised $2.5 million. The firm emphasizes human-centered AI and offers unique value-add services, including technical mentorship and strategic guidance.
Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies1
Follow-on Investments1
Current Portfolio Count1
Top Investment Stages
Pre-Seed1 (50.0%)
Seed1 (50.0%)
Stage Mix
Pre-Seed 50%Seed 50%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
