Fundraising Fox5x5 Collective
Seed · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
5x5 Studio is a product studio that builds, advises, and teaches, alongside 5x5 Collective, a group of artists, creatives, and tinkerers focused on making things from scratch and experimenting with new systems for collaboration and value-sharing.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Developer Tools ×1Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 1 tracked
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Darkgrade develops a protocol enabling large language models to directly interface with image sensors, allowing cameras to understand visual information.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareDenver, US
Kevin Schaich(Founder, CEO)in
Co-investorsTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorCoughdrop CapitalDTX VCForward Deployed VCGood AI Capital+3 more
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does 5x5 Collective invest at?
- 5x5 Collective invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does 5x5 Collective focus on?
- 5x5 Collective focuses on Enterprise Software.
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