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Aris Fund I L.p

Seed fund for robotics and hardware startups

Raised to date

$9.6M

of $15M offered across 1 Form D filing

Still open
$5.4M
Investors
15
Last filed
Mar 4, 2026

About

ARIS Fund I is an early-stage venture capital fund that invests in pre-seed and seed-stage companies across the United States. It specializes in hardware-native startups developing terrestrial and extra-terrestrial mechatronics, robotics, and integrated hardware-software systems for industrial and orbital applications.

The fund distinguishes itself through a rapid investment process, typically moving from an introductory call to a commitment in three to four weeks. Its team's operator experience in building rocket components and leading hardware teams provides specialized value to founders in high-stakes environments.

Funding

  • EquityFiled Mar 4, 2026Form D/A
    $9.6M/ $15M

Product

ARIS Fund I Early-Stage Investments

Venture Capital

The fund's primary offering is equity investment via a limited partnership structure. It provides capital to early-stage U.S. companies focused on physical technology ('atoms') and integrated software ('bits'), targeting founders who are developing solutions for industrial, orbital, and robotic sectors.

  • Invests check sizes ranging from $200,000 to $1,000,000
  • Capable of leading investment rounds
  • Commits to investments within a 3-4 week timeframe

Built for

Founders and builders of pre-seed and seed-stage hardware, robotics, and mechatronics startups in the USA.

People on file