Two Lanterns Venture Capital is an investment firm focused on AI-native and AI-empowered software startups in the U.S. and Israel at the Pre-Seed and Seed stages. Founded by John Harthorne, former CEO of MassChallenge, the firm leverages deep entrepreneurial experience and a vast network to support startups targeting emerging market opportunities with new paradigms. Two Lanterns invests in a diverse portfolio of innovative companies across sectors such as enterprise AI, healthcare, fintech, and digital consumer services, partnering with founders who are building scalable, technology-driven businesses. The firm emphasizes access, experience, and integrity in its approach, aiming to back ventures that create sustainable success and significant market impact.
Primary stage
Hardware / software
Investment style
Generalist
Data last enriched
Aug 14, 2026
Investing team
- John HarthorneFounder & Managing Director
- Michal Gilon-YanaiPartner
- Lily TotoSenior Associate