About Us
Fueling Visionary Founders Globally
Tran.vc is a pre-seed venture capital fund based in Palo Alto, California, on a mission to empower the next generation of AI, heath, and robotics founders. We believe that with today’s AI-driven efficiencies, anyone with vision and grit can build a world-changing company-without endless fundraising or giving up control.
Our Philosophy
We pioneered the concept of **seed-strapping**: providing founder-friendly pre-seed investment and hands-on support so startups can achieve product-market fit, scale efficiently, and reach profitability-all while retaining more equity and autonomy.
In the age of AI, operational leverage is unprecedented. Startups can do more with less, and we help them maximize this advantage. But with lower technical barriers comes greater competition, so we also help founders build durable IP moats to protect and differentiate their innovations for the long haul.
What We Do
Invest
We invest $50,000 in exceptional software, healthcare, and robotics startups leveraging AI for capital-efficient growth.
Support
Our team offers deep expertise in IP strategy, product development, and go-to-market execution. Every founder receives tailored feedback.
Connect
We open doors to a curated network of investors, industry partners, and technical advisors to help founders raise seed rounds and scale.
Champion
We are founder-first. We back outlier builders with unique insights, technical gravity, and the drive to ship fast, iterate, and win.
Our Values
- Founder Autonomy: We believe founders should own their vision and their company.
- Technical Depth: We back teams who build real, defensible technology-not just “wrappers.
- Capital Efficiency: Sustainable, profitable growth beats “growth at all costs.
- Community: We foster a collaborative network of founders, mentors, and partners.
Join Us
If you’re building something ambitious in AI or robotics and want to scale on your own terms, we’d love to hear from you.