Fundraising Fox12X VC
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
12x is a San Francisco-based early-stage fund that backs 'outlier founders' at the very start of their journey. It writes $10K-$100K checks into founders who are applying to, interviewing with, or recently accepted into top-tier accelerators like Y Combinator and a16z, aiming to be an early believer before the broader market has discovered them. The fund positions itself as an initial supporter for founders entering the next accelerator batch and emphasizes responsiveness, promising to reply to every founder who reaches out.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 7 of 11 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4SaaS ×3E-commerce ×2Enterprise Software ×2Healthtech ×2PropTech ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Consumer ×1
HQs:United States×5United Arab Emirates×1Canada×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 5 portfolio companiesAccelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 11 tracked
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Adialante develops mobile MRI imaging units that arrive at clinical practices for diagnostic scanning, eliminating the need for hospital-based imaging facilities.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Efrain Torres(CEO & Co-Founder)inParker Jenkins(COO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsPioneerTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorBatch VenturesFounder CapitalHassan Lantry (Blast)+8 more
Amboras builds autonomous AI systems for modern e-commerce platforms.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Imad Mokadem(Founder)inAmin Mokadem(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorA*Cherry VenturesFounder CapitalLiquid VenturesRobinhood+3 more
AquaShield provides non-invasive water leak detection sensors that install on existing building pipes to monitor flow patterns in real-time and identify leaks before they cause damage.
IoTPropTechSan Francisco, US
Paul Beckers(Co-Founder)inMarguerite Benoist(Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator20VCFounderfulHassan Lantry (Blast)James Beshara FundJN Ventures GmbH+5 more
Klarify is a mental health platform built by engineers, researchers, and designers who focus on therapy outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMental HealthSaaSSan Francisco, US
Moody Abdul(CEO)inAlexander Bergholm(CTO)inBergie(CTO)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorCRV (Charles River Ventures)Founders FactoryNIREMIA CollectiveTeam Ignite
Mejuri is a jewelry brand that designs and sells fine jewelry directly to consumers, with a philanthropic program (the Empowerment Fund, purpose-driven products, and corporate giving) supporting women and underrepresented communities.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechToronto, CA
Majed MasadinNoura Sakkijha(CEO)in
Co-investors500 GlobalArzan VCCedar Mundi VenturesDASH VenturesFELIX CAPITALFounderFuel+3 more
Trellis automates operational coordination for short-term rental property managers, including cleaning schedules, maintenance dispatch, guest communication, and vendor management.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkPropTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Lodovico Benvenuti(Founder)inJan Sahagun(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorB HeroesCraft VenturesInvestorXNano VenturesSENTINEL GLOBAL+3 more
TruKKer operates an AI-powered freight platform that connects shippers with verified carriers and fleet owners, offering truck capacity, real-time shipment tracking, and competitive pricing.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply Chain
Gaurav BiswasinPradeep M
Co-investors500 GlobalArzan VCCedar Mundi VenturesFox VenturesIliad PartnersInvestcorp+9 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesKlarify · finance.yahoo.com · Jun 30, 2026
Adialante · techcrunch.com · Jun 18, 2026
AquaShield · ycombinator.com · May 20, 2026
Amboras · ycombinator.com · May 20, 2026
Trellis · ycombinator.com · Apr 22, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has 12X VC made?
- 12X VC has 11 tracked investments.
- What stage does 12X VC invest at?
- 12X VC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is 12X VC's typical check size?
- 12X VC typically writes checks of $10K – $100K.
- What sectors does 12X VC focus on?
- 12X VC focuses on PropTech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is 12X VC located?
- 12X VC is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does 12X VC lead rounds?
- 12X VC typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does 12X VC co-invest with?
- 12X VC most often shares deals with Y Combinator, A*, Pioneer, among 4 tracked co-investors.
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