$90M Seed Round ·  ROI AI Capital — Backed by Sapphire Ventures ·  Learn More

Backing the Future of Enterprise & HR Technology

ROI AI Capital is a seed-stage investor backing ambitious founders building enterprise software and HR tech companies that reshape how organizations work.

$90M AUM
5+ Portfolio Companies
2022 Founded
100% Seed Stage Focus

Where We Invest

We partner with founders at the seed stage, writing the first institutional check into enterprise software and HR technology businesses with durable competitive advantages.

Enterprise Software

Productivity platforms, workflow automation, B2B SaaS, and vertical software solutions that deliver measurable ROI at scale for enterprise customers.

HR Technology

Talent acquisition, workforce management, employee engagement, learning and development, and people analytics tools transforming human capital strategy.

AI-Native Platforms

Next-generation platforms built with AI at the core — intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and machine learning applied to enterprise workflows.

Seed-Stage Capital for Enterprise Builders

ROI AI Capital was founded in 2022 with a single mission: to be the most founder-aligned seed investor in enterprise software and HR technology. We invest at the earliest stages, when conviction matters most.

Our portfolio spans foundational enterprise infrastructure through intelligent HR platforms — companies reshaping how organizations hire, develop, and retain talent at every scale.

Backed by Sapphire Ventures and anchored by a $90M seed round raised in August 2022, we combine deep domain expertise with a global network to help our portfolio companies from zero to product-market fit and beyond.

Our Story
ROI AI Capital team in Austin office

Companies We Back

A selection of seed-stage investments across enterprise software and HR technology.

DocuSign

e-Signature and agreement management platform transforming how enterprises manage contracts and approvals.

Seed Round $233M Enterprise Software

Box

Cloud content management and collaboration platform enabling secure enterprise file sharing and workflow automation.

Seed Round $150M Enterprise Software

Square

Commerce and financial services platform providing payment infrastructure and business management tools for enterprises.

Seed Round $150M FinTech / Enterprise

Building Something Ambitious?

We invest at the seed stage in enterprise software and HR tech. If you are a founder with conviction, we want to hear from you.

What Sets ROI AI Capital Apart

At the seed stage, the right investor makes the difference between a good outcome and a great one. Here is what we bring beyond capital.

Enterprise Network Access

Our deep relationships across Fortune 500 enterprise technology buyers translate directly into pilot opportunities, reference customers, and enterprise sales introductions for our portfolio companies.

Pattern Recognition at Scale

With portfolio companies across enterprise SaaS, talent platforms, and workforce analytics, we have observed firsthand what distinguishes category leaders from also-rans — and we share those patterns actively.

Proactive Portfolio Support

We do not wait for quarterly board meetings to add value. Our team is available as a sounding board for product decisions, pricing strategy, key hires, and fundraising preparation throughout your journey.

How We Invest

We keep our process simple and transparent. Founders deserve to know where they stand at every stage.

Initial Conversation

We take first meetings with any founder building in enterprise software or HR technology. A 30-minute call is enough to understand your thesis and share whether it aligns with our focus. No warm intro required.

Deep Dive

For companies that fit our thesis, we move quickly to a deeper conversation covering market dynamics, technical differentiation, team background, and early customer evidence. We aim to complete diligence in under two weeks.

Term Sheet and Close

When we move forward, we provide a straightforward term sheet with founder-friendly terms. We are not looking to negotiate on every point — we want to be the investor you are glad you chose at every stage of the journey.

Building Something Ambitious?

We invest at the seed stage in enterprise software and HR tech. If you are a founder with conviction, we want to hear from you.

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