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Awesome People Ventures

Venture capital

Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Decentralized web3-focused VC that sources and vets deals through a global network of deal partners and contributors, awarding carry beyond the GP and prioritizing world-positive founders.

Invests inCrypto & Web3United States
Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$50K – $250K
Leads rounds
Follows
Founded
2019

Team · 1 people

from public directories

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Awesome People Ventures invest at?
Awesome People Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is Awesome People Ventures's typical check size?
Awesome People Ventures typically writes checks of $50K – $250K.
What sectors does Awesome People Ventures focus on?
Awesome People Ventures focuses on Crypto & Web3.
Does Awesome People Ventures lead rounds?
Awesome People Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Should one start a VC fund or not? | Julia Lipton, Awesome People Ventures | 1947 Rise

1947 Rise with Shiva Singh Sangwan · Julia Lipton

What are Awesome People Ventures Founding Partner Julia Lipton's thoughts on the creator economy?

Paige Finn Doherty // Seed to Harvest · Julia Lipton

What was Awesome People Ventures Founding Partner Julia Lipton's craziest moment in Web3?

Paige Finn Doherty // Seed to Harvest · Julia Lipton

What are Awesome People Ventures Founding Partner Julia Lipton's key takeaways from her sabbatical?

Paige Finn Doherty // Seed to Harvest · Julia Lipton

What was Awesome People Ventures Founder Julia Lipton's spark in starting Awesome People Ventures?

Paige Finn Doherty · Julia Lipton

Awesome People Ventures Founding Partner Julia Lipton on the Startup Track | Seed To Harvest Ep44

Paige Finn Doherty // Seed to Harvest · Julia Lipton

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