Entrada Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Santa Barbara, California. Founded in 2018 by experienced founders and investors, the firm backs early-stage enterprise and industrial technology startups aiming to tackle productivity, sustainability and quality of life challenges. Guided by a belief in building better futures together, Entrada Ventures invests in seed and Series A rounds, focusing on teams that address large, complex markets. Their approach draws on more than two decades of collective experience in supporting disruptive solutions from initial product-market fit through institutional financing.
They specialize in early-stage financing, partnering closely with entrepreneurs to refine strategy and address tactical challenges. The team offers both high-level planning and day-to-day support, advising on fundraising, product development and go-to-market execution. By connecting founders to industry experts, potential customers and follow-on investors, Entrada Ventures maintains an engaged role throughout a company’s lifecycle. Their involvement spans strategic question framing, problem-solving on operational details and emotional support for the ups and downs of startup growth. With ties to networks across California’s Central Coast and Silicon Valley, they help companies pursue regional opportunities and attract follow-on funding.
Around 23 percent of the fund’s portfolio is dedicated to environment and sustainability themes, underlining a clear focus on clean technology. One prominent example is Coreshell Technologies, creator of liquid-deposited nanolayer coatings that improve lithium-ion battery performance by increasing energy density, extending cycle life and enhancing safety. By leading Coreshell’s seed round and taking part in subsequent Series A, A2 and a $24 million corporate strategic financing, Entrada Ventures has demonstrated ongoing support for solutions that reduce battery costs and boost production efficiency, vital for electric vehicles and grid storage adoption.
