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f7 Ventures

Venture capital

Tiburon · Pre-Seed–Series A · 18 people tracked

Also known as F7 VENTURES LLC

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Investment thesis

f7 Ventures focuses on identifying exceptional operators and helping them become future-defining founders. The firm invests in the Future of Work and Consumer Utility categories. As former operators and executives themselves, the team offers hands-on operational support, leveraging deep experience in scaling companies. They emphasize a strong network that generates customer introductions and connections to talent, positioning themselves as close, hands-on partners to founders from the earliest stages.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$10K – $5M
HQ
Tiburon, California, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2018
Private fund assets
$99.6M
VC funds
2
Tracked investments
54
Unicorns
1
Acquisitions
2

Team · 18 people

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Founder mafia

5 people who came through f7 Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 40 of 54 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×26SaaS ×17Enterprise Software ×13Consumer ×9Developer Tools ×7Fintech ×6Data & Infrastructure ×5Healthtech ×5

HQs:United States×22United Kingdom×1India×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 23 portfolio companies
52%
solo founders
12 of 23 mapped founding teams
48%
repeat founders
of 31 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×122 founders×73 founders×34+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 29 founders with education data

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras ×3Barnard College ×2Columbia University ×2Harvard University ×2National Public School ×2Northwestern University ×2The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) ×2The University of Texas at Austin ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 26 founders with field-of-study data

Economics ×7Computer Science ×6Engineering ×6Business & Management ×2Politics & Policy ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 31 founders with career history

Facebook ×4Pinterest ×4Stanford University ×4Harvard University ×2McKinsey & Company ×2Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×9

1 founders hold a PhD · 2 hold an MBA (of 29 with degree data)

Investments · 54 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2024 · 42022 · 12021 · 16 dated

1stCollab1stcollab.comin𝕏

1stCollab is an influencer marketing platform that connects creators with brand partnership opportunities.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSan Francisco, US

Leon Lin(Founder & CEO)inVarun Bansal(Founder)inAndrew Liu(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmino CapitalBrighter CapitalWebb Investment NetworkY Combinator

Aircoveraircover.ai

Aircover is an AI-native platform for revenue and go-to-market teams that provides real-time in-call guidance, automated note-taking, conversation intelligence, and CRM syncing across sales, customer success, marketing, and customer experience functions.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech

Andrew Levy(Chief Executive Officer)inAlex Young(Chief Technology Officer)inDave Levy(Chief Business Officer)

Co-investorsDefy PartnersFlex Capital PartnersRidge Ventures

Alineaalinea-invest.comin𝕏Jan 2024 · $3.4M

Alinea is a digital wealth management platform that provides AI-assisted portfolio management and automated investing for individual investors.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSNew York City, US

Eve Halimi(Founder)inAnam Lakhani(Founder)in

BoardPhylicia Koh(Director)in

Co-investorsDiaspora VenturesEvolution VenturesFoundersX VenturesGFR FundKima VenturesPlay Ventures+8 more

Andy AIwith-andy.comin

Andy is an AI-powered ambient scribing platform for home health agencies that automates clinical documentation, compliance checks, and medical coding.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Tiantian Zha(Founder)in

Co-investorsHeadwater VenturesIA Seed VenturesInformed Ventures Advisors, LlcY Combinator

Aryaaryahealth.aiin

Arya Health provides AI-powered digital agents that automate administrative and workforce management tasks for healthcare operators, including onboarding, scheduling, payroll, compliance, and performance management.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechHR Tech

Co-investorsACME CapitalFour Acres CapitalOceans VenturesRed & Blue VenturesTwelve Below

Atlasatlasfin.com𝕏

Atlas offers a membership-based bundle of consumer financial services centered on a credit-building rewards credit card, with a deposit account featuring early paycheck access, credit score tracking, savings automation, subscription management, and cash-back rewards.

ConsumerFintechBerkeley, US

Vetri Balaji(Founder)inZane Salim(Founder)

Co-investorsData TechFinancial Venture StudioGMO VenturePartnersRestive VenturesAccel

Besteverbestever.aiin𝕏

Bestever provides an AI creative engine that automates on-brand video ad production for large brands and agencies managing 50,000+ SKUs, integrating real-time conversion data and reducing manual QA.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech

Co-investorsAudaciousSuperAngel.Fund

Billablesbillables.aiin

Billables AI provides automated timekeeping software that uses AI to track billable activity while professionals work, generating time entries with associated clients, matters, and narrative descriptions.

AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Arvind Sujeeth(Founder)inNancy Jeng(Founder)in

Co-investorsWingSignalFire

Byforumbyforum.comin𝕏

Forum AI trains "Judgment Agents" on senior domain experts to evaluate and improve AI models in high-stakes areas such as banking, hiring, healthcare, and national security.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechNew York City, US

Campbell Brown(Co-founder)Robbie Goldfarb(Co-founder)

Castro Labscastrolabs.co

Castro Labs develops consumer social products designed to help people feel connected.

ConsumerSocialSan Francisco, US

Jeff Kanter(Founder)in

Co-investorsLeadout CapitalScribble Ventures

Checkmateforbrandscheckmateforbrands.comin

Checkmate (mate) is an AI agent platform for consumer brands and marketing teams that connects a brand's data to a network of 12B+ shopper-intent signals to identify in-market shoppers and build and run acquisition, retention, and intelligence campaigns.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing Tech

Cloudeaglecloudeagle.aiin𝕏

CloudEagle.ai is a SaaS management platform that gives enterprises a single command center to discover, secure, govern, and optimize their SaaS and AI applications, identities, access, licenses, and renewals.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Nidhi Jain(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorExceptional CapitalTSVC

Cluesoclueso.ioin𝕏

Clueso is an AI-powered video creation platform for sales enablement teams that transforms screen recordings into polished training videos and step-by-step guides.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSales TechBengaluru, IN

Akash Anand(Founder)inNeel Balar(Founder)inPrajwal Prakash(Founder)inKrish Ramineni(Co-founder & CEO)

Co-investorsY Combinator

Codicodi.com

Dave Schuman(Founder)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzCoatue Management

Corvus Roboticscorvus-robotics.comin𝕏Sep 2024

Corvus Robotics builds autonomous drones that perform warehouse inventory scanning and material handling automation for large enterprises across North America.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningIoTLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Jackie Wu(Founder/CEO)inKabir Mohammed(Director)inMohammed Kabir(Director)in

BoardArthur Chow(Director)inShripriya Mahesh(Director)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorCathexis VenturesGoAhead VenturesOne Way VenturesS2G InvestmentsSpero Ventures+1 more

Dagsterdagster.ioin𝕏

Dagster Labs develops Dagster, an open-source data orchestration platform with a commercial cloud offering.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSan Francisco, US

Nick Schrock(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmplify PartnersCoatue ManagementOSS CapitalZero Prime Ventures8VCGeorgian+3 more

Death Clockdeathclock.coin𝕏

Death Clock is a preventive health platform that uses AI to identify early markers of chronic disease and provide actionable health protocols.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDigital HealthLongevity

Brent Franson(Founder)in

Co-investorsBreak Trail VenturesCake Ventures

Easelappseaselapps.ai

Los Angeles, US

Rajan Vaish(Founder)Sven Kratz(Founder)

Equiequi.comin𝕏

The page shows only generic customer testimonials referencing a "Sinza" financial management platform, with no clear description of the company's own product, team, or offering.

Fintech

Tory Reiss(Founder)inItay Vinik(Founder)in

Co-investorsCommon OceanFrontier VenturesKube VCMontage VenturesThe CouncilVesey Ventures+4 more

Fireflies Aifireflies.aiin𝕏

Fireflies.ai provides a voice assistant and transcription platform that automates team workflows by converting conversations into actionable insights.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSMiami, US

Krish Ramineni(Co-Founder & CEO)inSam Udotong(Co-Founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsCanaan PartnersForum VenturesKhosla Ventures

Flockjayflockjay.comin𝕏

Flockjay is a generative AI-powered sales enablement platform that unifies content management, learning, and coaching for sales teams.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US

Shaan Hathiramani(Founder)inBryant Lau(Head of Go-to-Market)inSandip Agrawal(Head of Product & Engineering)in

Co-investorsCoatue ManagementDreamers VCLightspeed Venture PartnersY CombinatorCleo CapitalImpact America Fund+2 more

Foragejoinforage.comin𝕏

Forage builds payment infrastructure that connects merchants, shoppers, and the U.S. government to enable acceptance of SNAP EBT and EBT Cash payments.

FintechGovTechRetail TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Victor E. Fimbres(Co-Founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsActivant CapitalEqual Opportunity VenturesMouro CapitalMucker CapitalNecessary VenturesNyca+9 more

Hamulhamul.ggin𝕏

The page presents content describing Roblox, an online platform where users play and create games and 3D experiences, and where developers build and publish games for a broad, age-diverse community.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerGaming

Hangouthangout.fm𝕏

Hangout is a free desktop and mobile app that combines group chat with music streaming, letting users create spaces to chat, stream songs, and share tracks with friends or strangers.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocial

Co-investorsElizabeth Street Ventures468 Capital

Kraftfulkraftful.comin𝕏Feb 2021acquired by Amplitude · Jul 2025

Kraftful helps product teams gather user feedback and build products that users want through iterative, user-centered development practices.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Yana Welinder(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsBrighter CapitalLeadout CapitalY CombinatorSamsung NextVentureSouq

Lanternlantern.coin𝕏

Lantern was an end-of-life planning platform providing care plans and planning materials for families.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsAmplify.LAEcho Health VenturesSalesforce Ventures

Lidolido.app

Lido automates data extraction from bills of lading and waybills for logistics firms, using OCR to pull shipping details with high accuracy and reconcile them against transportation management or ERP systems.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Mary Tung(Founder)in

Co-investorsNextView VenturesReshapePICUS CAPITAL

Memori Labsmemorilabs.aiin𝕏

Memori Labs provides a memory layer for AI agents that captures context from agent actions, tool calls, and decisions across conversations.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

Co-investorsOceans VenturesStruck Capital

Midi Healthjoinmidi.cominOct 2022

MIDI develops digital health solutions for patients and clinicians to improve access to and delivery of care across diverse populations.

Digital HealthHealthtechLos Altos Hills, US

Joanna Stober(Executive Officer, Director)Sharon Meers(Executive Officer, Director)inJoanna Strober(Founder)in

BoardAllison Gates(Director)in

Co-investors1843 Capital25MadisonAble PartnersAdvance Venture PartnersCity LightFelicis Ventures+13 more

Moonfishmoonfish.com

AI-powered travel agent facilitating personalized travel deals

Co-investorsAccel

Planet FWDplanetfwd.comin

PlanetFWD offers a sustainability management platform that measures carbon footprints across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, automates life cycle assessments, and helps companies model emissions reduction strategies.

CleantechClimate TechSaaS

Julia Collins(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsAcre Venture PartnersBackstage CapitalBBG VenturesBeacon VCCity LightCleo Capital+12 more

Poppypoppy.comin

Poppy optimizes ventilation in large commercial buildings by using aerosol tracer testing to measure actual outdoor air rates and adjusting existing damper setpoints to cut HVAC energy waste, with customers paying only from verified utility savings.

CleantechEnergyPropTechSilicon Valley, US

Co-investorsGen CapitalPanache VenturesTop Corner Capital

Rocket Doctorrocketdoctor.ioinAcquired

Rocket Doctor develops technology-enabled healthcare solutions that connect patients with physicians through accessible and efficient care delivery platforms.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Dr. William Cherniak(Founder and CEO)Harry Cherniak(Co-Founder, COO & Privacy Officer)

Co-investorsArchangel Network of FundsMoxxie VenturesSymphonic CapitalTCP Venture Capital

Rosebudrosebud.appin𝕏

Rosebud is a journaling app with AI-powered features including entry reflection, weekly reports, and personalized content recommendations.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerMental HealthWellness & FitnessSanta Monica, US

Chrys Bader(Co-founder)inSean Dadashi(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsSeven Seven SixWEEKENDAvenir Growth CapitalBessemer Venture PartnersAnimoca BrandsKhosla Ventures+1 more

Seamseam.coin𝕏May 2024 · $5M

Seam provides an API platform that enables developers and businesses to connect applications with IoT devices and orchestrate their use.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSSan Francisco, US

Dawn Ho(Founder)inSy Bohy(Founder)in

Co-investorsCrunchFundTodd and Rahul’s Angel FundTuesday CapitalY CombinatorBessemer Venture PartnersRitual Capital+2 more

Seamtheseam.ukinMay 2024 · $5M

The Seam offers specialist repair and alteration services for clothing, shoes, handbags, and knitwear, matching customers with a UK-wide network of skilled Makers.

Circular EconomyConsumerMarketplaces

Co-investorsJenson VenturesStation12Bessemer Venture PartnersRitual CapitalUmami Capital

Seam AIgetseam.aiin𝕏

Getseam is an AI platform that helps business teams generate sales pipeline.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US

Jose Barrueta(Founder)in

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersRitual CapitalColle Capital Partners

Smashggsmash.gg𝕏

Co-investorsAccel

Sundialsundial.so

Sundial builds a platform for generating insights.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSaaS

Julie Zhuo(Co-Founder)Chandra Narayanan(Co-Founder)

Co-investorsGreatPoint Ventures

The Third Placethethirdplace.isin

The Third Place is a platform that celebrates and connects local makers including family-run restaurants, coffee shops, florists, and independent chefs.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFintechMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US

Vivien Sin(Co-founder & CEO)inGlen Wang(Founder)in

Co-investorsLeonis CapitalToba CapitalY Combinator

Tomebookstomebooks.com

Tome is a social network for readers to track the books they read and share content such as memes, fan art, and book recommendations.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocial

Co-investors1kx

Turntableturntable.soin𝕏Defunct

Turntable is a collaborative workspace for developing, deploying, and monitoring data reporting stacks, supporting dbt, SQLMesh, and SQL queries.

Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareNew York City, US

Wally Gurzynski(Founder)Justin Leder(Founder)inIan Tracey(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorBenchmarkFirst Round CapitalFounders FundLowercase Capital

Withlanaiwithlanai.comin

Lanai discovers and monitors AI agents, assistants, and workflows across an organization, measuring capacity impact and business value.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsBenchstrength Partners

Workwhileworkwhile.aiin𝕏

WorkWhile provides an AI-driven platform for managing contingent labor, serving businesses seeking to reduce churn and improve worker engagement while offering hourly workers flexible scheduling, fast pay, and benefits.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkHR Tech

Jarah Eustonin

Co-investorsJ17 CapitalRethink Impact

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

CheckmateForum AILanaiMahilaMahila MoneyReadRodeoRodeo Rodeo RodeoVirtualness

Exits · 2

2 acquisitions · showing 1

Kraftfulacq. by Amplitude

Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has f7 Ventures made?
f7 Ventures has 54 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited.
What stage does f7 Ventures invest at?
f7 Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is f7 Ventures's typical check size?
f7 Ventures typically writes checks of $10K – $5M.
What sectors does f7 Ventures focus on?
f7 Ventures focuses on Consumer, Future of Work.
Where is f7 Ventures located?
f7 Ventures is headquartered in Tiburon, US.
Does f7 Ventures lead rounds?
f7 Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does f7 Ventures co-invest with?
f7 Ventures most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Coatue Management, Oceans Ventures, among 116 tracked co-investors.

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