Nautis is an AI-native Startup Operating System that combines planning, fundraising, finance, sales, team management, and utilities in one platform.

Who is Nautis built for?

Nautis is designed for startup founders, core teams, incubators, and investors who need structured visibility and fast execution.

How does Nautis help with fundraising?

Nautis includes pitch deck workflows, investor management, secure data rooms, cap table support, and readiness signals to improve fundraising execution.

Does Nautis include financial tracking?

Yes. Nautis includes financial planning, expense tracking, invoicing, and startup health metrics to monitor runway and performance.

Can incubators use Nautis for cohort management?

Yes. Incubators can standardize startup reporting, track progress, assess readiness, and generate structured ecosystem-level visibility.

Can investors use Nautis for diligence and monitoring?

Yes. Investors can review structured startup data, compare opportunities consistently, and track portfolio execution over time.

Surface Ventures

United States$250K – $2M chequesUpdated May 2026

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Leads pre-seed and seed B2B infrastructure and vertical software rounds (sub-$15M valuations), prioritizing capital efficiency and providing direct, low-friction founder access while investing across US, Canada, Europe, and Israel. The firm continues to build its presence across the venture capital landscape.

Cheque size: $250K – $2M
Stages: Pre-Seed
Industries: Not specified
Operating in: United States
How they invest: Not specified
Technologies: Not specified

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