Cursive

Thesis

Infrastructure is where we spend our time: the compute, orchestration, and software layers beneath the next generation of applications.

Our focus is Seed and Series A companies building AI infrastructure, workflow software, and high-leverage systems for complex markets. We earn allocation by bringing operator experience and strategic value.

We believe the companies that create the most enduring value become essential to the ecosystems around them.

AI InfrastructureCompute, systems, and tooling for modern AI.

Workflow & OrchestrationCoordination across complex enterprise stacks.

Connective InfrastructureInteroperability, payment, and network rails.

Vertical SoftwareHigh-leverage software in complex markets.

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Portfolio

General ComputeAI Inference Infrastructure

CoframeAI Marketing Optimization

SomosFiber Network Infrastructure

MeshCrypto Payments Infrastructure

Solo AIAI Agents

AndurilAutonomous Defense Systems

AstranisSatellite Communications

SunlightAI Risk & Compliance

AstrocadeAI Game Creation

NitraHealthcare Operations

And many more reshaping their categories.

Team

Dara Rahimzadeh

General Partner

Dara is Founder and General Partner of Cursive, investing in companies building enduring software and infrastructure. He partners with founders as a hands-on operator with a track record of scaling category-defining companies across telecom, fintech, and AI.