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About Investor

Tristan Smith is a Principal at Unorthodox Ventures, where he focuses on investments in medical devices, manufacturing, and hardware startups. Based in Texas, he primarily supports companies raising Seed and Series A rounds and is interested in founders building innovative products with strong technical differentiation. His typical investment range is between $1 million and $5 million, with an average check size of approximately $2 million. Tristan is particularly interested in businesses that combine engineering excellence with scalable commercial opportunities. Founders developing next-generation industrial technologies, advanced manufacturing solutions, or healthcare hardware products may find him to be a strong fit for partnership. His role at Unorthodox Ventures positions him as an active investor in companies solving real-world challenges through technology and innovation.