Expansion Venture Capital
Venture capitalNew York · Pre-Seed–Growth · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
Expansion VC backs exceptional founders tackling problems in large markets through technology at the Pre-seed, Seed, and select Series A stages. The firm positions itself as an entrepreneur-led, next-generation VC that acts as a long-term partner, aiming to be a founder's first call. Beyond capital, it offers hands-on operational support including mentorship, help finding product-market fit, fundraising, business development, customer acquisition, talent sourcing, and press coverage, while leveraging a Fortune 500 network to secure strategic guidance, partnerships, and investments.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 41 of 134 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×14Enterprise Software ×14SaaS ×13Fintech ×8Consumer ×7Data & Infrastructure ×5InsurTech ×5Healthtech ×4
HQs:United States×31Mongolia×1Nigeria×1South Africa×1
Investments · 134 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAllbirds manufactures and sells sustainable footwear and apparel for men and women through direct-to-consumer channels.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerSan Francisco, US
Lily Yan Hughes(Director)Timothy Brown(Director)Ravi Thanawala(Director)Joe Vernachio(Executive Officer, Director)Ann Mitchell(Executive Officer)Dick Boyce(Director)
San Francisco, US
New York, US
MICHAEL WEISZ(Executive Officer, Director)JOSEPH MELOHN(Director)MILIND MEHERE(Executive Officer, Director)DENNIS SHIELDS(Director)
Board seatJoseph Melohn· per SEC Form D
AngelList's investor management platform provides tools for venture capital and private equity firms to streamline LP interactions, automate fund operations, and deliver reporting and portfolio updates through a branded digital experience.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Avlok Kohli(CEO)
Ark is a search engine that indexes social network profiles to help users find people, including classmates, professional contacts, and acquaintances.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Jonas Templestein(Founder)Yiming Liu(Founder/Chief Platform Officer)inPatrick Riley(Founder)
Aurora Labs develops AI technology for understanding and managing complex embedded systems, AI infrastructure, and data-center environments.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareChicago, US
Charles Alexander Wearn(Executive Officer, Director)Philip Wearn(Director)
Bear Flag Robotics developed autonomous technology for farming before being acquired by John Deere in 2021.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechRoboticsNew York City, US
Carrot is a global fertility and family-building platform that provides access to fertility care, maternity support, and family-building guidance for individuals and families.
FemTechHealthtechSan Francisco, US
CompStak is a crowdsourced commercial real estate data platform that aggregates millions of data points weekly to provide comprehensive CRE datasets for lenders, investors, and landlords.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwarePropTechNew York, US
Michael Mandel(Co-founder & CEO)Vadim Belobrovka(Co-founder & CTO)
Cross River is a bank that combines traditional banking safety and compliance expertise with technology innovation to provide end-to-end financial solutions for partner companies.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSJersey City, US
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Expansion Venture Capital invest at?
- Expansion Venture Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What is Expansion Venture Capital's typical check size?
- Expansion Venture Capital typically writes checks of $250K – $1M.
- What sectors does Expansion Venture Capital focus on?
- Expansion Venture Capital focuses on Climate Tech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Digital Health, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, FemTech, Fintech, Gaming, InsurTech, Marketplaces, Mobility & Transportation, PropTech, Robotics, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Expansion Venture Capital located?
- Expansion Venture Capital is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Expansion Venture Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Expansion Venture Capital leads investment rounds.
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Co-investors · 4
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Romulus Capital is a seed and early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology and science-enabled companies. The firm provides capital and operational support to help founders develop products, assemble teams, and acquire customers.
Firms observed investing alongside Expansion Venture Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Expansion Venture Capital's recorded portfolio.
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