Field notes from the frontier
Latest updates from Culvert and the startup ecosystem — partnerships, announcements, and lessons from the portfolio.
Culvert Joins the NVIDIA Inception VC Alliance
Culvert has joined the NVIDIA Inception VC Alliance, strengthening its commitment to supporting AI and deep-tech founders through a global innovation ecosystem.
Culvert Partners with HubSpot for Startups
Culvert announces its partnership with HubSpot for Startups, enabling eligible portfolio founders to access go-to-market tools that support early growth and scalability.
Our 2025 Thesis on AI Infrastructure
Where we see durable moats forming in the next wave of AI tooling — from inference economics to evaluation pipelines and developer experience.
Founder-Led Distribution Still Wins in 2025
A pattern we keep seeing in our highest-performing investments: technical founders who refuse to outsource the first 100 customer conversations.
Announcing the Second Cohort of the Culvert Residency
Twelve founders, five sectors, one shared studio in Brooklyn — meet the new builders joining the Culvert Residency this fall.