Leo Ferus Ventures
Partnering with visionary founders to build transformative companies that shape tomorrow's world.
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Our Mission
Empowering Visionary Founders to Build the Future
Leo Ferus Ventures is a venture capital firm investing at the seed and pre-seed stage in companies built around defensible technology — specifically, intellectual property that can scale globally. We back bold, technically exceptional founders with real traction who are building category-defining businesses where execution, defensibility, and deep domain expertise matter more than pitch decks or paid growth.
Our mission extends beyond providing capital—we fuel growth through strategic expertise, operational guidance, and access to a powerful global network of industry leaders and partners.
We believe that exceptional founders deserve exceptional partners. Our commitment is to stand alongside visionary entrepreneurs throughout their journey, from early validation to scaling globally, providing the resources and support needed to turn ambitious visions into market-leading realities.
We move fast, think operationally, and partner with teams others often overlook. Our edge lies in sourcing, supporting, and scaling companies where the advantage is technical — and durable.
We work closely with other venture firms for both deal flow and founder support. These relationships extend beyond capital: we help our companies grow through strategic introductions and collaborative co-investment. In return, we offer partner funds technical diligence support through our network of advisors — including patent attorneys — to evaluate IP strength and defensibility.
Patented Technology
Defensible Intellectual Property
Strategic Capital
Patient funding aligned with your vision
Global Network
Connections that open doors
Expert Guidance
Insights from proven operators
Our Investment Philosophy
1
Stage Focus
We partner with early stage startups with IP that have demonstrated product-market fit and exhibit clear scalable potential. Our sweet spot is companies ready to accelerate from initial traction to market leadership, typically Pre-Seed through Series A.
2
Sector Expertise
Our investment thesis centers on patented technology: cutting-edge technology platforms, sustainability innovations, fintech infrastructure, health-tech breakthroughs, and deep tech ventures solving complex problems. We seek founders building category-defining companies in these high-impact domains.
3
Partnership Approach
We take a hands-on, founder-first approach that goes far beyond capital deployment. Our team becomes an extension of theirs, providing strategic guidance on go-to-market strategy, operational scaling, and navigating the challenges of hyper-growth. We're in the trenches with founders.
Portfolio
Portfolio Highlights
We're proud to back breakthrough companies that are driving change and disrupting traditional markets. Each portfolio company embodies our commitment to innovation, impact, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
BestDefense
Revolutionizing CyberSecurity globally by providing penetration and remediation of security threats automatically with 90%+ success rate in the first try; enabling companies to focus on their business with a peace of mind.
Robility
Transforming mobility in healthcare by enabling mobility challenged individuals gain enhanced movement using exoskeleton devices as well asWalkSense™ (tech-enabled walker), to bring independence to the lives of millions across the globe.
More to Come
We're actively building our portfolio with exceptional founders who are tackling the world's most pressing challenges. If you are excited about funding companies with building the future, join us!
Meet the Team
Kia Kazemian
Founder &
Managing Partner
Partner at No Talking Capital
Springna Zhao
Partner
Investment Advisor, Movie Director/Producer & Philanthropist
Peyman Kazemian
Partner
Sheena Menezes, PhD
Partner
Founder & CEO of Simple HealthKit
Daniar Hussain, PhD
Technical Advisor & Limited Partner
Patent Attorney, Inventor & GP at No Talking Capital
Stephen Hou, PhD
Technical Advisor & Limited Partner
Patent Attorney, MIT Advisor & LP at No Talking Capital
Yangchen Sharma
Advisor
Co-Founder and GP at RoundTable VC
Kerim Fouli, PhD
Technical Advisor
Chief Scientific Officer at American Patent Agency
Daniela Cervantes
Investor Relations
Finance Student-Athlete @ Santa Clara Division 1 Women’s Soccer
Why Partner with Us?
Global Network
Access to an extensive network spanning United States, Europe, and Asia. We connect you with strategic partners, customers, and talent across key innovation hubs worldwide.
Proven Track Record
Our portfolio companies have achieved capital-efficient scaling and substantial value creation. We've guided multiple startups from early stage to market leadership through disciplined execution and strategic focus.
Deep Expertise
Sector-specific knowledge combined with a founder-first mindset. We understand the unique challenges of building transformative companies because we've been there ourselves and helped dozens of founders navigate them.

Founder Testimonial: "Thank you so much for bringing great things in my life and for being the best investor in the world." — Leila (Founder & CEO of LunaLeila)
Impact Through Innovation
We invest in patented technology that drives the future in each vertical. Our impact comes from backing defensible innovations that improve lives and give investors peace of mind.
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Patented Technology
We focus on defensible IP that creates lasting competitive advantages.
02
Vertical Leadership
Our portfolio companies drive the future in their respective industries.
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Real-World Impact
Innovation that improves lives for end users and customers.
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Investor Confidence
Peace of mind from investing in protected, defensible technology.
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For Founders
Are you a founder with a bold vision and the determination to change the world? We want to hear your story. Pitch your startup to Leo Ferus Ventures and let's explore how we can partner to build something extraordinary together.
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Email
kia@leoferus.vc
Palo Alto Office
299 California Ave STE 300
Palo Alto, CA 94306
United States
San Francisco Office
1626 Pierce St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
United States
Frankfurt Office
Gewerbering 29b
76287 Rheinstetten
Germany
"The best way to predict the future is to invest in the founders who are building it."
— Leo Ferus Ventures