Safar Partners LLC
SEC exempt reporting adviser (venture capital exemption).
- Website
- https://safar.partners
- HQ
- MA
Safar Partners LLC is an early-stage technology investment platform. It invests in cleantech and advanced materials, AI/IT and robotics, and life sciences. Its team includes Managing Partners, Partners, Operating Partners, and associates. Portfolio companies include Agility Robotics, Veo Robotics, Commonwealth Fusion Systems, and Formic.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does | Historically (to 2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stages | Not stated | Not enough dated deals | None |
| Sectors | AI applications, Biotech, Climate hardware, Robotics, Advanced materials | Not enough dated deals | None |
| Regions | Not stated | Not enough dated deals | None |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.
Historical focus (through 2020), derived from historical deal data.
| Year | Deals | Top sectors |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | Biotech, Healthtech, Medical devices |
| 2020 | 2 | Advanced materials, Energy |
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safar Partners Fund III, L.P. Safar Partners invests in technology startups originating at leading universities, focusing on cleantech and advanced materials, AI/IT and robotics, and life sciences. It often backs companies early. Inferred from the firm's website | 2023 | $229.35M to $300M (Form D) | Open, writing first checks |
| Safar Partners Fund II, L.P. Safar Partners invests in technology startups originating at leading universities, focusing on cleantech and advanced materials, AI/IT and robotics, and life sciences. It often backs companies early. Inferred from the firm's website | 2021 | $236.89M to $350M (Form D) | Late investment period |
03 · People across funds
- Arunas Chesonis, Managing Partner & Investment Committee Member
Safar Partners Fund III, L.P. (Named on Form D); Safar Partners Fund II, L.P. (Named on Form D)
- Nader Motamedy, Managing Partner & Investment Committee Member
Safar Partners Fund III, L.P. (Named on Form D); Safar Partners Fund II, L.P. (Named on Form D)
- Andy Cohen, Associate Partner
Safar Partners Fund III, L.P. (Team); Safar Partners Fund II, L.P. (Team)
- Arda Kotikian, Senior Associate
Safar Partners Fund III, L.P. (Team); Safar Partners Fund II, L.P. (Team)
- Greg Feldman
Safar Partners Fund III, L.P. (Team); Safar Partners Fund II, L.P. (Team)
- Hannah Jacobs, Associate
Safar Partners Fund III, L.P. (Team); Safar Partners Fund II, L.P. (Team)
- Parinaz Motamedy, Partner & Investment Committee Member
Safar Partners Fund III, L.P. (Team); Safar Partners Fund II, L.P. (Team)
- Rob Fleischman, Operating Partner
Safar Partners Fund III, L.P. (Team); Safar Partners Fund II, L.P. (Team)
- Roberta Sydney, Operating Partner
Safar Partners Fund III, L.P. (Team); Safar Partners Fund II, L.P. (Team)
- Sahba Vaziri, Partner, CFO, Investment Committee Member
Safar Partners Fund III, L.P. (Team); Safar Partners Fund II, L.P. (Team)
- Tim Bowe, Operating Partner
Safar Partners Fund III, L.P. (Team); Safar Partners Fund II, L.P. (Team)
- Vera Schroeder, Partner & Investment Committee Member
Safar Partners Fund III, L.P. (Team); Safar Partners Fund II, L.P. (Team)
- Ayman Hindy, Senior Advisor
On the team page, not linked to a fund
- Leslie Hartford, Manager of Administration
On the team page, not linked to a fund
- Tony Cheung, Manager of Systems & Operations
On the team page, not linked to a fund
04 · Recent deals
No dated deals found yet.
05 · Latest from the firm
No news from the firm's website yet.
06 · Sources
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 28, 2026