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Aaron Sisto

Partner at First Spark Ventures

United States

Overview 

Aaron Sisto is a Deeptech VC with a background in AI and a strong focus on investing in innovative startups. He has a successful track record of investing in companies like Altera and holds board positions in various tech firms, showcasing his expertise in venture capital and entrepreneurship. With a PhD from Stanford University and experience as a Partner at First Spark Ventures, Aaron brings a wealth of knowledge in AI, machine learning, and data analysis to his current role as an investor and board member in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Work Experience 

  • Partner

    2022 - Current

First Spark Ventures is a deep tech venture capital firm that invests in scientists globally.

  • Investor

    2024

SynthLabs is a research lab for transparent, auditable AI alignment.

  • Investor

    2024

Altera is an artificial intelligence company creating digital human beings.

Raised $11,000,000.00 from Richard Aldrich, Stephen Lim, Mitch Lasky, Patron, Greg Harper, First Spark Ventures, Bob Meese, VamosVentures, A16Z GAMES Speedrun and Alumni Ventures.

  • Investor

    2023

  • Investor

    2023

  • Angel Investor

    2023

Simulation redefines the contours of existence conjuring a universe where the line between the physical and the virtual blurs into oblivion.

  • Investor

    2022

Inworld AI is a character engine for creating AI NPCs in games and interactive experiences.

Raised $125,700,000.00 from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Dentsu Ventures, LG Technology Ventures, First Spark Ventures, Samsung NEXT, Stanford University, XRM Media and M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund.

  • Investor

    2022

Generative AI for critical enterprise applications. Powered by Probabilistic AI.

Raised $34,019,996.00 from Advanced Research and Invention Agency.

  • Investor

    2022

Next-gen 3D tools built for creators.

Raised $1,260,000.00 from First Spark Ventures.

  • Investor

    2022

Pendulum is an AI/ML-powered platform that automates the discovery and analysis of narratives within video, audio, image and text content.

Raised $5,900,000.00 from Cercano Management and Madrona.

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