186 Ventures
Venture capitalBoston · Pre-Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
Also known as 186 VENTURES MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC
Investment thesis
186 Ventures is an operator-led early-stage fund that backs founders with the potential to grow extremely fast, drawing its name from the speed of light (186,000 miles per second). Founded by former DraftKings alumni, the firm positions itself as a lean, founder-first team that engages deeply with portfolio companies well beyond writing checks — offering operational and strategic guidance, recruiting help, follow-on fundraising support, and access to an extensive network across Boston, New York, and San Francisco. It invests primarily at seed and pre-seed across sectors including AI, deep tech, gaming, fintech, digital health, and crypto/web3.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 3 of 30 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Future of Work ×2Cybersecurity ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Digital Health ×1EdTech ×1Fintech ×1Healthtech ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 30 tracked
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Centaur.ai combines human medical professionals' assessments with AI algorithms to improve diagnostic accuracy for skin lesion evaluation and cancer detection.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Erik Duhaime
Mentor Collective provides an AI-supported mentorship platform connecting learners, students, and early-career professionals with mentors and advisors.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEdTechFuture of WorkBoston, US
Helps brands deploy DAO treasury funds
AI, deep tech and gaming company
Banking for affluent professionals (Onyx Private)
Digital health data security company
Wingspan provides a platform for businesses to automate the full lifecycle of managing flexible workforces, including onboarding, invoicing, payments, compliance, and benefits.
FintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSNew York, US
Anthony MironovGreg Franczyk
BoardShawn Ellis(Director)David Ulevitch(Director)Priya Saiprasad(Director)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesWingspan · techcompanynews.com · Aug 1, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does 186 Ventures invest at?
- 186 Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does 186 Ventures focus on?
- 186 Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Digital Health, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Gaming, Retail Tech, SaaS.
- Where is 186 Ventures located?
- 186 Ventures is headquartered in Boston, US.
- Does 186 Ventures lead rounds?
- 186 Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamGiuseppe Stuto: 186 Ventures' Pre-Seed & Seed Investor in Tech Startups
Grace Gong · Giuseppe Stuto
Mastering the Art of Successful Exits - Giuseppe Stuto, Managing Partner, 186 Ventures
VC10X with Prashant Choubey · Giuseppe Stuto
186 Ventures with Giuseppe Stuto | E282
Jason Periera · Giuseppe Stuto
Giuseppe Stuto, Co-Founder & Partner at 186 Ventures - Investing to solve disruptive problems
Wharton FinTech · Giuseppe Stuto
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