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Far Out Ventures

Venture capital

Boulder · Pre-Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked

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Scott Hermanunlockedknows Jonathan Fentzke · together at Cognitive Space (overlapped)
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knows the team · via Kayhan Space
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×5knows the team · via Techstars
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Investment thesis

Far Out Ventures backs mission-obsessed founders at pre-seed, preferring to lead or co-lead first institutional rounds while reserving follow-on capital for Seed and Series A. The firm focuses on B2B software, AI, and fintech, with an interest in process automation and purpose-built solutions for large foundational industries. It emphasizes high-touch mentorship, working closely with portfolio companies on product, go-to-market, talent, and capital. The firm welcomes outsiders, seeking founders with earned wisdom and a demonstrated ability to execute regardless of location, pedigree, or existing network.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 20, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$200K – $500K
HQ
Boulder, CO, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
16
Unicorns
1

Team · 2 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Ian Hathaway· Managing Partnerin

What they invest in

from 11 of 16 portfolio companies

SaaS ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5Defense Tech ×3Space Tech ×3Deep Tech ×2Fintech ×2Hardware ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1

HQs:United States×11Brazil×1Italy×1Mexico×1

Investments · 16 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 12024 · 12023 · 42022 · 52021 · 22020 · 316 dated

AltScorealtscore.aiin𝕏Seed · Dec 2022 · $4M

AltScore provides B2B credit infrastructure and digital lending solutions that enable companies to launch and operate credit programs for their customers.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSMexico City, MX

Andres Perez Romo Leroux(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inMateo Semerene Barreiro(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Co-investorsBuenTrip VenturesHaymaker VenturesKamay VenturesLorimer VenturesNuMundo VenturesTechstars+3 more

Big Wheelbarrowbigwheelbarrow.comin𝕏Seed · Jan 2022 · $600K

Big Wheelbarrow builds SaaS supply chain software that helps grocers and distributors source and order from local farms.

Climate TechAustin, US

Co-investorsTechstars

Cognitive Spacecognitivespace.comin𝕏Pre-Seed · Jun 2020 · $120K

Cognitive Space develops AI-driven automation software for satellite operations, enabling constellation operators to scale while meeting operational requirements.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechSaaSSpace TechHouston, US

Marc Bell(Co-Founder and CEO)Guy de Carufel(CEO & Founder)inDax Garner(CTO)inJeff Edwards(VP of Engineering)inHanna Steplewska(Executive Officer, Director)Jennifer Roberts(Director)in

Co-investorsArgon VenturesCapital InnovatorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Dolby Family VenturesDraper AssociatesGlasswing Ventures+9 more

FabuLinguafabulingua.comPre-Seed · Apr 2022 · $1.3M

FabuLingua is a mobile app that teaches Spanish to children through interactive, gamified stories based on language-acquisition ("comprehensible input") research rather than grammar drills.

ConsumerEdTechGamingAustin, US

Leslie Omaña Begert(Founder)

Kayhan Spacekayhan.spacein𝕏Pre-Seed · Jun 2020 · $570K

Kayhan Space develops technology to improve the safety of spaceflight operations.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSaaSSpace TechLafayette, US

Siamak Hesar(Founder)inAraz Feyzi(Founder)in

BoardKane Hsieh(Director)in

Co-investorsInitialized CapitalAlumni VenturesBeyond CapitalOverlineRoot Ventures Manager, LlcTechstars+3 more

Mach Industriesmachindustries.comin𝕏Seed · Jun 2023 · $6M

Mach Industries designs and manufactures defense systems including unmanned aerial systems, precision munitions, high-altitude surveillance platforms, and propulsion testing capabilities for military applications.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareHuntington Beach, US

Ethan Thornton(Executive Officer, Director)inBrendan Cooney(Executive Officer)in

BoardKeith Rabois(Director)inGeoff Lewis(Director)inLewis Geoff(Director)

Co-investorsAloft VCBedrockBig Brain HoldingsBoxGroupChampion Hill VenturesCoalition+16 more

Neofinneofin.com.brinFeb 2025 · $7M

Neofin offers an AI-powered accounts-receivable and debt-collection platform that automates and personalizes billing, dunning, and recovery of overdue payments for companies.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSSão Paulo, BR

Laura Camargo(Co-founder & CEO)inArthur Cunha(Co-founder & CFO)inLeandro Sarmento(Co-founder & CTO)in

Co-investors1616 Ventures17SigmaLatitud VenturesNorte VenturesQuona CapitalBFF+1 more

Pavewisepavewisepro.comin𝕏Oct 2023 · $1.3M

Pavewise builds construction management software for asphalt paving operations, centralizing jobsite data capture, automated reporting, and compliance documentation to reduce delays and rework.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaSDover, US

Bryce Wuori(Executive Officer)Brittany Wuori(Executive Officer)

BoardMike Asem(Director)in

Co-investorsC2 VenturesConnetic VenturesExit Quotient VenturesGreen Egg VenturesService Provider CapitalInovia Capital+1 more

Pest Sharepestshare.cominSeed · May 2023 · $250K

Pest Share is a platform connecting property managers with a managed, nationwide pest control network.

B2B MarketplacesMarketplacesPropTechSaaSNampa, US

Justin Clements(Founder)inLandon Cooley(Founder)inTom Clements(Founder)in

BoardZak Schwarzman(Director)inDoyl Burkett(Director)

Co-investorsFJ LabsIntegrity Growth PartnersMetaPropMetaProp VenturesVesta VenturesCapital Eleven

Seasatsseasats.comin𝕏Pre-Seed · Jun 2021

SeaSats develops autonomous maritime vessels ("Lightfish" and "Quickfish") for ocean surveillance, intelligence gathering, and domain awareness.

Defense TechIoTRoboticsSan Diego, US

Mike Flanigan(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsDns CapitalHemisphere Ventures LLCIceNineKonvoy VenturesMonozukuri VenturesRed Beard Ventures+4 more

SPiNspinintech.comin𝕏Pre-Seed · Jun 2020 · $120K

SPiN designs and manufactures modular satellite components and provides satellite design services for space manufacturers, reducing design and production costs through its MA61C universal adapter and model-based system engineering methodology.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareSpace TechFrascati, IT

Co-investorsTechstarsScientifica Venture Capital

Suprasupra.laDec 2023

Supra is a technology company providing cross-border B2B payment and collection services for importers and exporters.

Emilio Pardo Caicedo(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsHTwentyHyperithmVarys CapitalAnimoca BrandsCoinbase VenturesFaculty Group+13 more

Other

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

Go Fish MarketplaceLendARRPatient PatternScout Space

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Far Out Ventures made?
Far Out Ventures has 16 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Far Out Ventures invest at?
Far Out Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is Far Out Ventures's typical check size?
Far Out Ventures typically writes checks of $200K – $500K.
What sectors does Far Out Ventures focus on?
Far Out Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, B2B Marketplaces, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Marketplaces, SaaS.
Where is Far Out Ventures located?
Far Out Ventures is headquartered in Boulder, US.
Does Far Out Ventures lead rounds?
Yes, Far Out Ventures leads investment rounds.

Co-investors · 12

Techstars

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$220K
Glasswing Ventures

Glasswing Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders building enterprise and security solutions powered by AI and frontier technology.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $5M
Gutbrain Ventures

GutBrain Ventures is an early-stage technology venture capital firm led by investor and former entrepreneur Bob Davoli, who partners closely with founders and management teams to help build and scale high-growth software and technology companies.

Both backed · 1
Shield Capital

Shield Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm backing companies developing technologies in artificial intelligence, autonomy, cybersecurity, and space, focused on the intersection of commercial technology and national security.

Both backed · 1
Grit Ventures

Grit Ventures is an active investor in companies tackling global challenges through deep technology, aiming to help build a nationwide innovation economy.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $1M
Konvoy Ventures

Konvoy is a thesis-driven investment firm focused on interactive entertainment, deep tech, and critical industries.

Both backed · 1
$250K – $5M
Monozukuri Ventures

Monozukuri Ventures is a venture capital firm operating in Japan and North America that focuses on hard tech and hardware startups, offering both investment and hands-on support for prototyping, mass production, and business development.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $300K
Kamay Ventures

Kamay Ventures is described as Latin America's first multi-corporate venture fund, backed by major CPG corporations and multilateral banks, investing in startups across the CPG value chain and connecting them with corporate partners for pilots and integrations.

Both backed · 1
$600K
Overline

Overline is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders across the Southeast US, investing from inception through seed.

Both backed · 1
$250K – $1.5M
IceNine

IceNine is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on supporting founders in the new industrial renaissance and critical technology sectors, providing operational expertise and hands-on partnership across hardware, deep tech, and industrial innovation.

Both backed · 1
Visionaire Ventures

Visionnaire Ventures is a global technology investment firm based in San Francisco that backs visionary entrepreneurs building world-class companies leveraging next-generation and disruptive technologies.

CDP Venture Capital

CDP Venture Capital SGR is an Italian venture capital fund manager that invests in strategic sectors for Italy's economic growth through direct and indirect funds. It is Italy's leading VC fund manager and among the largest in Europe.

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