Abstract Ventures

Material Security provides cloud workspace security for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, protecting organizations from email attacks, account takeovers, and data breaches. Founded by former Dropbox engineers, the company applies a zero-trust approach that assumes breach and protects sensitive content even after an attacker gains access to an inbox.

AI-native cybersecurity platform that protects organizations from AI-powered social engineering attacks. Simulates deepfake voice calls, AI-generated phishing emails, and SMS-based attacks to train employees and assess vulnerability. Serves 500+ enterprise customers including PayPal, Xerox, and Bose. Founded by serial entrepreneurs behind TapCommerce (acquired by Twitter) and Attentive ($7B valuation).

AI-powered video creation platform specializing in character-driven content generation. Develops foundation models enabling users to generate expressive, controllable character videos from text, images, and audio. Flagship product Hedra Studio is powered by Character-3. Has generated over 10 million videos for nearly 3 million users.

ESG and values-based investing platform that enabled financial advisors to create customized portfolios aligned with clients' environmental, social, and governance values while tracking market indices. One of the first VC-backed Public Benefit Corporations. Built Dynamic Custom Indexing (DCI) technology for personalized portfolios at scale. Acquired by JPMorgan Chase in August 2021.

AI-native HR platform that combines senior HR executives and AI engineers to transform compensation management, recruiting, and performance review processes. Embeds 'forward-deployed' experts (former HR leaders from Nubank, XP, IBM) who work alongside AI engineers to design customized HR policies and bespoke software tools. Provides real-time compensation benchmarking data from over 1,000 companies. Serves 150+ Brazilian companies including Nubank, QuintoAndar, Creditas, and iFood.