magarac venture partners

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Status

ACTIVE

Global HQ

Pittsburgh, United States

Countries of investment

United States

Investment stages

Seed
Series A

Industries

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity
Developer Tools
Artificial Intelligence

About
Magarac Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in hard tech and industrial technology startups. Based in Pittsburgh, the firm focuses on supporting founders in the Midwest, leveraging regional expertise to foster innovation in robotics, AI, and advanced manufacturing.

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Investment Thesis

Magarac Venture Partners is a pre-seed and seed-stage venture capital firm investing in the future of hard tech within America's Industrial Heartland. They focus on sectors including industrial automation, advanced materials, robotics, AI/ML, and supply chain technology. The firm leverages its deep roots and network in Pittsburgh and the Midwest, combining experience as founders, operators, and investors to support their portfolio companies from the earliest stages.

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Manager's Experience

The managing partners bring over 60 years of combined experience in venture capital and private equity, primarily from their time at Draper Triangle Ventures. Jay Katarincic, a co-founder of Draper Triangle, has over 30 years of experience, while Will Allen and Zach Malone have over 20 and 10 years respectively. Their collective background provides deep expertise in early-stage investing within the Pittsburgh technology ecosystem.