EXPONENT FOUNDERS CAPITAL
Venture capitalOld Bridge · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked
Also known as EXPONENT FOUNDERS CAPITAL AI
Investment thesis
Operator-led firm that writes lead checks, keeps an unusually small portfolio, and provides hands-on go-to-market support via a fintech operator network for companies rewiring financial and data infrastructure.
Team · 2 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Enterprise Software ×2Data & Infrastructure ×1Developer Tools ×1LegalTech ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 2 tracked
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Artie provides a data replication platform built on change data capture (CDC) technology, enabling real-time data movement with sub-minute latency and zero data loss.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Jacqueline Cheong(Founder)inRobin Tang(Founder)inRobin(Co-Founder & CTO)
Co-investorsStandard CapitalCalano VenturesCanaan PartnersFJ LabsGeneral CatalystIA Seed Ventures+6 more
CoCounsel is an AI-powered platform designed for tax, audit, and accounting professionals that automates document analysis, research, and workflow standardization.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechPasadena, US
ROBERT GRUBBS(Director)Steven Chaffee(Executive Officer)Richard Pederson(Executive Officer)Mark Trimmer(Executive Officer)Todd Najera(Executive Officer)MICHAEL GIARDELLO(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsPathlight VenturesThomson Reuters VenturesHaystackPrima MateriaSpark Capital
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioMateriaacq. by Thomson Reuters
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Materia · defensenews.com · Jul 13, 2026
Artie · ycombinator.com · Jun 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does EXPONENT FOUNDERS CAPITAL invest at?
- EXPONENT FOUNDERS CAPITAL invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is EXPONENT FOUNDERS CAPITAL's typical check size?
- EXPONENT FOUNDERS CAPITAL typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- What sectors does EXPONENT FOUNDERS CAPITAL focus on?
- EXPONENT FOUNDERS CAPITAL focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, SaaS.
- Where is EXPONENT FOUNDERS CAPITAL located?
- EXPONENT FOUNDERS CAPITAL is headquartered in Old Bridge, US.
- Does EXPONENT FOUNDERS CAPITAL lead rounds?
- EXPONENT FOUNDERS CAPITAL typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Co-investors · 62
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General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.
Banana Capital is Turner Novak's early-stage venture capital firm, run as a one-person operation investing up to $250k as a first or lead investor.
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.
Founders Fund is a venture capital firm that backs technology companies building transformative products.
Lightspeed is a global venture capital firm that has spent over two decades backing innovative companies as an early and first investor.
Craft Ventures is a venture capital firm run by a team of former founders, operators, and investors who partner closely with founders to help build and scale technology companies.
Techstars is a startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds ambitious founders and provides capital, mentorship, and access to a global network of investors, operators, and corporate partners.
Index Ventures is a multi-stage venture capital firm that backs companies from Seed to IPO and beyond, including through its dedicated seed fund Index Origin.
Redpoint Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 1999 by former partners from leading venture firms, focusing on early-stage technology companies across multiple sectors. The firm leverages its partners' technology investment experience and an extensive network of entrepreneurs and industry contacts to support portfolio company growth.
Benchmark is a venture capital firm with offices in San Francisco and Woodside that invests in early-stage startups.
BCV Labs is the platform and hands-on support arm of Bain Capital Ventures, providing portfolio founders with go-to-market strategy, brand development, hiring assistance, and customer introductions.
Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm that backs founders across technology and life sciences, from early stage through growth.
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Firms observed investing alongside EXPONENT FOUNDERS CAPITAL, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with EXPONENT FOUNDERS CAPITAL's recorded portfolio.
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