Fundraising FoxBatshit Crazy Ventures
Venture capitalBoulder · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
BCV concentrates on the very earliest phases of company formation, backing startups that are typically pre-revenue and pre-seed, and in many cases before nearly everything is in place. The firm does not restrict itself to specific verticals or geographic regions, remaining open across sectors and locations while dedicating its time and resources to supporting founders at the outset of their journey.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 20, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 13 of 25 portfolio companiesConsumer ×6Data & Infrastructure ×3IoT ×3SaaS ×3Space Tech ×3AdTech ×2Direct to Consumer ×2E-commerce ×2
HQs:United States×10Sweden×1Singapore×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 10 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×5
Investments · 25 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2017 · 22016 · 22014 · 26 dated
Brandzooka provides automated digital advertising management software that enables advertisers to purchase and manage ad placements on television and web properties at scale.
AdTechSaaSBoulder, US
Kelly Dotseth(Executive Officer, Director)inAquiles La Grave(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDane McDonald(Director)inMichael Beaudoin(Director)
Co-investorsKokopelli CapitalSpringTime VenturesUpslope Ventures
Dor provides a data visualization and analytics platform using thermal foot traffic counters to help retailers understand store performance and optimize operations.
Data & InfrastructureIoTRetail Tech
Co-investorsConductive VenturesVertex Ventures10D83NorthEntrée CapitalMUFG Innovation Partners+3 more
Fi develops smart collars and wearable technology for dogs that track location, safety, and health metrics to help dog owners monitor their pets' wellbeing.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerHealthtechIoT
Jonathan(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersBaukunstBlack Jays VenturesFreestyle CapitalLerer HippeauNew York Venture Partners+2 more
Chronicle is a consumer product-discovery app that lets people search by ailment and find products rated by a community for specific use cases.
ConsumerWellness & FitnessLafayette, US
Xplore operates a low Earth orbit satellite constellation that delivers remote sensing data, edge computing capabilities, and satellite operations software.
Data & InfrastructureIoTSaaSSpace TechDenton, US
Marshall Kulpepper(Executive Officer, Director)Dave Sims(Executive Officer)Tyler Browder(Executive Officer)Jesse Hamner(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAutochrome VenturesDevelopment Bank of WalesDraper AssociatesDraper DragonGGV CapitalInnovate UK+1 more
Liquid Death manufactures and sells sparkling energy drinks, iced teas, and flavored sparkling waters branded with horror-themed names and marketing.
ConsumerFoodTech
Mike Cessario(Founder)inJon-Ryan (J.R.) Riggins(Founder)in
Co-investorsConvivialité VenturesGroundForce CapitalHinge CapitalJames Beshara FundLauder PartnersShrug Capital+4 more
Edgeworth, US
Cetin Mericli(Executive Officer, Director)Alonzo Kelly(Executive Officer, Director)Michael George(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMike Stubler(Director)inJim DiSanto(Director)George Ugras(Director)in
Co-investorsAV8 VenturesDraper TriangleFusionProeza VenturesReshapeScaleX Ventures
Englewood, US
Bradley Roulier(Founder)Jonas Tempel(Founder)Jonas Templ(Director)Anni Ylagan(Director)inPatrick YEE(Executive Officer, Promoter)
Co-investorsValor Equity PartnersLitani Ventures
Radar Relay provides a crypto app for tracking token movements across decentralized exchanges, chains, and liquidity pools in real time.
Crypto & Web3Fort Collins, US
Alan Curtis(Manager)inMichael Roth(Manager)Devin Eldridge(CFO)
BoardCaleb Tebbe(Manager)in
Co-investorsBlockchain CoinvestorsKokopelli CapitalNotation CapitalSparkland CapitalBlockchain CapitalBreyer Capital+10 more
Shinesty sells underwear, swimwear, and related apparel direct to consumers, featuring a proprietary "Ball Hammock" pouch design and MicroModal fabric.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceBoulder, US
Chris White(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJens Nicolaysen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsAzure Capital PartnersBLH Venture Partners, LLCBreak Trail VenturesService Provider CapitalThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Winklevoss Capital
Boulder, US
Ben West(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
BoardEric Roza(Director)Donald Stalter(Director)
Co-investorsBullishKokopelli CapitalUNCOMMON DENOMINATORCF AggregatorLerer Hippeau
SpeQtral develops quantum key distribution technology for secure communications, offering both satellite-based and fiber-optic terrestrial solutions to protect critical infrastructure against quantum computing threats.
CybersecurityQuantum ComputingSpace TechSingapore, SG
Robert Bedington(Founder)in
Co-investorsGolden Gate VenturesXoraSGInnovateShasta VenturesSpace Capital
Sunday sells subscription-based, custom lawn care plans that ship seasonal fertilizer and pest-control products tailored to a customer's soil, climate, and yard, applied via a garden hose.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Trent Lewis(Founder)in
Co-investorsBond Capital ManagementChapter OneS2G InvestmentsSequoia CapitalV1 VCCoatue Management
Xplore provides space infrastructure and satellite operations services to commercial, government, and nonprofit organizations.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureSaaSSpace Tech
Jeff Rich(Chief Executive Officer)Dave Claussen(Chief Technology Officer)David Floyd(Engineering Director)inLisa Rich(Chief Operating Officer)Henry Lin(Chief Financial Officer)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBrightstone Venture CapitalHelios CapitalIndustrious VenturesSand Hill AngelsStarbridge Venture Capital Llc+5 more
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Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
ChuiConstellationlabsInfluenceOutpostRiprowSitterSpifflyTrueface
Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsKubosacq. by Xplore
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesShinesty · trysignalbase.com · May 13, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Batshit Crazy Ventures made?
- Batshit Crazy Ventures has 25 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Batshit Crazy Ventures invest at?
- Batshit Crazy Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Batshit Crazy Ventures's typical check size?
- Batshit Crazy Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $200K.
- What sectors does Batshit Crazy Ventures focus on?
- Batshit Crazy Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Batshit Crazy Ventures located?
- Batshit Crazy Ventures is headquartered in Boulder, US.
- Does Batshit Crazy Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Batshit Crazy Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does Batshit Crazy Ventures co-invest with?
- Batshit Crazy Ventures most often shares deals with Kokopelli Capital, Alumni Ventures, UNCOMMON DENOMINATOR, among 57 tracked co-investors.
Co-investors · 8
Lerer Hippeau is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders across sectors, emphasizing investing in companies before they gain wider recognition.
RRE Ventures is a boutique early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders across sectors, combining decades of experience with AI-driven analysis throughout the investment lifecycle.
Freestyle Capital is a venture firm that leads seed rounds in early-stage technology companies, backing founders with operating experience, connections, and conviction.
Baukunst is a collective of creative technologists focused on advancing the art of building through early-stage venture investing.
Black Jays Ventures is an early-stage investor backing founders building products and services that address the modern needs of families across health, care, personal finance, and education.
New York Venture Partners is a founder-run family office that backs pre-seed and seed startups, providing capital, mentorship, and strategic marketing consulting.
Oak HC/FT is a growth equity firm that partners with founders building companies in healthcare and financial services, leveraging sector expertise and networks.
NextGen Venture Partners (NGVP) is an early-stage venture firm that leads seed investments in B2B startups, backing companies from seed to scale.
Firms observed investing alongside Batshit Crazy Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Batshit Crazy Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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