RESPICA VENTURES
About Us
Respica Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage high-tech startups. Respica inspires seed stage startup companies capable to realize their vision and enable valuable market's transformation.

The company was originated in California's Silicon Valley in November 2020. Its inception was inspired by talented people. The idea to work alongside founders of high-tech startups to nurture companies' early growth is the foundation of this adventure.
The Fund
Since its inception, Respica has realized key projects aiming to form several venture capital funds, cooperated with reputable institutions, leading universities and technology schools, managed exit opportunities of a multi-million dollar portfolio of a venture capital fund, established relations with advisors, founders, and investors.

Since November 2025, Respica Ventures has been managing the Respica's Snark VC Fund with focus on cash flow positive seed stage AI tech startups with breakthrough technology and global ambition. The fund will provide equity financing for selected startup companies. The fund focuses solely on the US-based startups.

Snark VC Fund

$100M Equity Investment Fund

  • Deal type: Startups (direct)
  • Region: US, Global
  • Stage: Seed stage
  • Check size: $50K–$2M
  • Sector: Physical AI

Our approach: cold outreach; first-check investor; bias towards woman founders.
What We Do
We work beside founders, investors, engineers, other professionals and talents to make innovation possible.
Equity
We provide equity financing for selected early-stage high-tech startups.
Network
We connect founders and investors with relevant people all over the world.
Business
We enable new business opportunities for established organizations and startups.
Alex Bahama
Founder & VC

Prior to founding Respica Ventures, Alex organized several businesses, advised on fundraising to tech founders. As a part of the executive team, he ran business development of a California's Silicon Valley-based startup which raised $30M in venture capital while targeting a valuation of $1 billion. Alex seasoned his skills when he served as a chief analyst at a leading venture capital and private equity fund with about $10 billion under management to invest in high-tech nanotechnology projects.


He holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Applied Mathematics and Physics from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (State University), Russia, Department of Innovation and High Technology.

Our Portfolio
We welcome our portfolio companies. If you are interested in raising a Seed round from Respica Ventures, please feel free to contact us.
Energy
New Materials
Data
Contact Us
Palo Alto, California
United States of America

Our registered office address is 919 North Market Street, Suite 950, Wilmington DE, 19801, County: New Castle. Respica Ventures I GP, LLC.
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