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§ Venture Capital · Menlo Park, CA, USA
Venture capital firm backing early-stage technical and multidisciplinary teams with thematic investments in crypto, fintech, and climate.
Key people at Breyer Labs.
Breyer Labs was founded in 2017 by Ted Breyer (Managing Partner and Co-Founder) and Daniel Breyer (Managing Partner & Co-Founder).
Breyer Labs is a venture capital firm based in California, United States, that provides early-stage financial backing to specialized technical teams pursuing thematic investments across various multidisciplinary technology sectors. The organization originally operated independently as a bootstrapped cryptocurrency investment fund before strategically integrating its core business operations into the broader institutional venture capital model of Breyer Capital. Currently, the investment firm targets unconventional market opportunities by allocating venture capital to early-stage startups operating within the financial technology, digital asset, climate technology, and emerging market ecosystems. Through its direct association with prominent billionaire investor Jim Breyer and the wider Breyer Capital global network, the entity leverages established industry relationships to support the operational growth and scaling of its portfolio companies. Breyer Labs was officially founded in 2017 by its co-founders Ted Breyer and Daniel Breyer.
Key people at Breyer Labs.
Breyer Labs was founded in 2017 by Ted Breyer (Managing Partner and Co-Founder) and Daniel Breyer (Managing Partner & Co-Founder).
Breyer Labs has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $3.0M Seed in Jetstream in June 2021.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2021 | Jetstream | $3.0M Seed | — | 4DX Ventures, Alitheia IDF, Asia Pacific Land, Golden Palm Investments, Lightspeed Venture Partners, MSA Capital |
Breyer Labs is a venture capital firm dedicated to backing technical teams that pursue novel, out-of-the-box opportunities. As an investment arm of Breyer Capital, it specializes in early-stage startups and multidisciplinary teams, focusing on sectors such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, digital health, and financial technology. The firm’s mission is to catalyze innovation by supporting founders who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, with a strong emphasis on technical excellence and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Breyer Labs has become a key player in the global startup ecosystem, helping to shape the next generation of transformative technologies.
Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, Breyer Labs was established as a specialized venture arm within the broader Breyer Capital network, which was founded by Jim Breyer in 2006. The creation of Breyer Labs reflected a strategic shift to focus more deeply on early-stage, technical founders and multidisciplinary teams, recognizing the growing importance of AI, machine learning, and data-driven innovation. The firm was built on the foundation of Breyer Capital’s extensive network and track record, but with a distinct mandate to identify and support unconventional, high-potential startups at the earliest stages of development. This evolution allowed Breyer Labs to become a go-to partner for technical founders seeking both capital and strategic guidance.
Breyer Labs is riding the wave of rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics, which are reshaping industries from healthcare to finance. The timing is critical, as the demand for technical talent and multidisciplinary innovation has never been higher. By focusing on early-stage, technical founders, Breyer Labs is helping to democratize access to capital and mentorship for teams that might otherwise be overlooked by traditional investors. The firm’s approach is influencing the broader ecosystem by encouraging more risk-taking, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, and accelerating the pace of technological breakthroughs.
Breyer Labs is well-positioned to continue shaping the future of venture capital by backing the most ambitious technical founders and multidisciplinary teams. As AI and machine learning become even more central to global innovation, the firm’s focus on early-stage, high-impact startups will likely yield a new wave of transformative companies. The growing importance of technical depth and cross-disciplinary collaboration will only amplify Breyer Labs’ influence, making it a key player in the next chapter of the tech revolution. Just as it began by backing unconventional ideas, Breyer Labs will likely remain at the forefront of identifying and nurturing the next generation of breakthrough technologies.
