Asimov Ventures

John Meckler, based in New York City. Alan Meckler is a media entrepreneur who previously founded Mecklermedia, taken public and later sold for $274 million, along with Search Engine Strategies, sold for $45 million in 2006. The firm invests exclusively in its areas of expertise: 3D printing, robotics, and advanced computing, partnering with visionary entrepreneurs in relentless pursuit of opportunity. Its team brings deep technical grounding in additive manufacturing dating back to 2008, including prior consulting work for HP, Lowe's, Stratasys, and the U.S. government. With 39 investments and 12 exits to date, notable outcomes include Paragon 28 (acquired), Ghost Robotics (acquired by LIG Nex1), Fabric8Labs (acquired by TDK), and Obsess (acquired by Infinite Reality). Current portfolio companies include Burro, Positron, Viabot, Authentise, and Quantum Elements, reflecting a continued focus on frontier manufacturing and robotics technology.