Testimonials
From our founders
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
Testimonials
From our founders
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
Research-Driven, Conviction-Led
Research-Driven, Conviction-Led
Research-Driven, Conviction-Led
Research-Driven, Conviction-Led
The first partner for technical founders. We turn groundbreaking research into transformative investments, fueling the next generation of AI-native startups.
The first partner for technical founders. We turn groundbreaking research into transformative investments, fueling the next generation of AI-native startups.
The first partner for technical founders. We turn groundbreaking research into transformative investments, fueling the next generation of AI-native startups.
We come from the world’s top AI companies
We come from the world’s top AI companies
We come from the world’s top AI companies

Aug 21, 2025
OpenAI: Building the "Everything Platform" in AI
Introducing the first piece in our Leonis Capital company profile series.

Jul 16, 2025
Investing in Orchids: Building Beautiful Apps and Websites with AI
Orchids is the first AI app and website maker that creates apps and sites that don't look and feel "AI generated".

Jun 30, 2025
Partnering with QualGent: The World’s First Mobile AI Agent for QA Testing
Leonis is leading QualGent's Seed round, supporting their vision to fully automate mobile QA

Aug 21, 2025
OpenAI: Building the "Everything Platform" in AI
Introducing the first piece in our Leonis Capital company profile series.

Jul 16, 2025
Investing in Orchids: Building Beautiful Apps and Websites with AI
Orchids is the first AI app and website maker that creates apps and sites that don't look and feel "AI generated".

Jun 30, 2025
Partnering with QualGent: The World’s First Mobile AI Agent for QA Testing
Leonis is leading QualGent's Seed round, supporting their vision to fully automate mobile QA

Sep 10, 2025
Why We Invested in Motion: The Agentic Work Suite for Everyone

Aug 21, 2025
OpenAI: Building the "Everything Platform" in AI
Introducing the first piece in our Leonis Capital company profile series.

Jul 16, 2025
Investing in Orchids: Building Beautiful Apps and Websites with AI
Orchids is the first AI app and website maker that creates apps and sites that don't look and feel "AI generated".

Jun 30, 2025
Partnering with QualGent: The World’s First Mobile AI Agent for QA Testing
Leonis is leading QualGent's Seed round, supporting their vision to fully automate mobile QA

May 29, 2025
Goldmines or Graveyards? The Divergent Fate of AI Developer Tools
Our latest insight decks on technological and market trends.

Sep 10, 2025
Why We Invested in Motion: The Agentic Work Suite for Everyone

Aug 21, 2025
OpenAI: Building the "Everything Platform" in AI
Introducing the first piece in our Leonis Capital company profile series.

Jul 16, 2025
Investing in Orchids: Building Beautiful Apps and Websites with AI
Orchids is the first AI app and website maker that creates apps and sites that don't look and feel "AI generated".

Jun 30, 2025
Partnering with QualGent: The World’s First Mobile AI Agent for QA Testing
Leonis is leading QualGent's Seed round, supporting their vision to fully automate mobile QA

May 29, 2025
Goldmines or Graveyards? The Divergent Fate of AI Developer Tools
Our latest insight decks on technological and market trends.
Our companies
Research-backed conviction
We invest in founders with unique insights and technical expertise.
Our companies
Research-backed conviction
We invest in founders with unique insights and technical expertise.
Our companies
Research-backed conviction
We invest in founders with unique insights and technical expertise.
Our companies
Research-backed conviction
We invest in founders with unique insights and technical expertise.
why leonis?
why leonis?
why leonis?
From research insights to investment theses
From research insights to investment theses
From research insights to investment theses
Our mission is to turn groundbreaking AI research into transformative investments, fueling the next generation of AI-first startups.
Our mission is to turn groundbreaking AI research into transformative investments, fueling the next generation of AI-first startups.
Our mission is to turn groundbreaking AI research into transformative investments, fueling the next generation of AI-first startups.
Research-driven
Research-driven
We prioritize in-depth research, bringing cutting-edge intelligence to our portfolio companies and community.
We prioritize in-depth research, bringing cutting-edge intelligence to our portfolio companies and community.
We prioritize in-depth research, bringing cutting-edge intelligence to our portfolio companies and community.
We prioritize in-depth research, bringing cutting-edge intelligence to our portfolio companies and community.
First check investors
First check investors
Value is created at the earliest stage. That’s why we are usually the first institutional check into seed and preseed startups.
Value is created at the earliest stage. That’s why we are usually the first institutional check into seed and preseed startups.
Value is created at the earliest stage. That’s why we are usually the first institutional check into seed and preseed startups.
Value is created at the earliest stage. That’s why we are usually the first institutional check into seed and preseed startups.
AI-native
AI-native
We believe AI is a supercycle technology that will create transformative value. We back startups that are AI-native.
We believe AI is a supercycle technology that will create transformative value. We back startups that are AI-native.
We believe AI is a supercycle technology that will create transformative value. We back startups that are AI-native.
We believe AI is a supercycle technology that will create transformative value. We back startups that are AI-native.
Founder-aligned
Founder-aligned
We partner with technical founders, offering long-term support beyond capital. Our goal is to be their most aligned and trusted partner from idea to breakout.
We partner with technical founders, offering long-term support beyond capital. Our goal is to be their most aligned and trusted partner from idea to breakout.
We partner with technical founders, offering long-term support beyond capital. Our goal is to be their most aligned and trusted partner from idea to breakout.
We partner with technical founders, offering long-term support beyond capital. Our goal is to be their most aligned and trusted partner from idea to breakout.
Testimonials
From our founders
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
Testimonials
From our founders
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
Testimonials
From our founders
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
Testimonials
From our founders
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
Testimonials
From our founders
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
“Leonis was one of our earliest believers and made a meaningful difference on our trajectory.”
Harry Qi
Founder & CEO
“Leonis has been great investor and friend from the early days of MaintainX. They have always provided us with researched insight.”
Chris Turlica
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team's ability to combine technical knowledge with market insights helped us navigate critical early decisions that most VCs couldn't meaningfully contribute to."
Fryderyk Wiatrowski
Founder & CEO
"The Leonis team has taken time to understand our market dynamics, allowing them to provide contextual advice and make strategic intros."
Alejandro León
Founder & CEO
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Our mission is to turn groundbreaking AI research into transformative investments, fueling the next generation of AI-native startups.
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Research-driven investors for technical founders
Our mission is to turn groundbreaking AI research into transformative investments, fueling the next generation of AI-native startups.
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Research-driven investors for technical founders
Our mission is to turn groundbreaking AI research into transformative investments, fueling the next generation of AI-native startups.
Get Started
Research-driven investors for technical founders
Our mission is to turn groundbreaking AI research into transformative investments, fueling the next generation of AI-native startups.