Follow[the]Seed
Venture capitalSeed–Series A · 6 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Follow[the]Seed is a global VC that relies on data-driven methodologies to source and evaluate investments. For B2B, its Reverse Problem Solving (RPS) approach works with large enterprises and Fortune 500 companies to identify existing pain points, then invests in technologies that solve them. For B2C, its RavingFans SDK, backed by a behavioral psychology model, identifies successful habit-forming products at early stages by analyzing user behavior. The firm targets post-seed startups whose innovative ideas address a real market need and can be validated with hard data and solid numbers, regardless of geography or network. It also supports startups with a team of advisors beyond capital.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
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What they invest in
from 9 of 24 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Crypto & Web3 ×2Cybersecurity ×2IoT ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2AgTech ×1Cloud Computing ×1
HQs:Australia×2United States×2Israel×1Singapore×1
Investments · 24 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2021 · 12015 · 12 dated
Abyss offers a suite of asset inspection products that integrate with existing operations, workflows, and systems to help organizations manage and inspect their assets at lower time and cost than traditional inspection methods.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareRobotics
Nasir Ahsan(Founder)in
Co-investorsAirTree Ventures
An investment company founded by the creators of Follow[the]Seed Australia, focused on backing decentralized projects with active support and deep sector expertise.
Crypto & Web3Sector Agnostic
Giacomo Eskenazi(Managing Partner)Andrey Shirben(Partner)inVinny Rawlley(Partner)
Cylus develops cybersecurity software for rail operators, combining real-time asset visibility and threat detection capabilities across rail system technology environments.
CybersecurityIoTMobility & Transportation
Amir Levintal(CEO & Co-founder)inMiki Shifman(CTO & Co-founder)in
Co-investorsIbex InvestorsMAGMA VENTURE CAPITALMagma Venture PartnersSBI HoldingsVertex VenturesVertex Ventures Israel
Cymmetria develops deception-based security software that detects and responds to attackers operating inside networks.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareTel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Gadi Evron(Founder/CEO)inDean Sysman(Director)in
Co-investors408 VenturesLumia CapitalRally Ventures Management, LlcY Combinator
Farmbot designs monitoring sensors and systems for agricultural operations, enabling farmers to track water levels, fuel, weather, and security remotely via a mobile application.
AgTechHardwareIoTSydney, AU
Co-investorsmuru-DMacdoch Ventures
Hawksight collects trading signals submitted by a distributed community of contributors and runs analytics over them to rank and filter the results.
Crypto & Web3FintechSingapore, SG
Bradian Muliadi(CEO)inLorenzo Ampil(CTO)in
Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstSkyVision CapitalSolar Eco FundBig Brain HoldingsCSP DAOGlobal Founders Capital+4 more
Jayride operates an online marketplace for airport transfers and ground transportation, connecting travelers with transport companies for pre-booked rides across dozens of countries.
MarketplacesMobility & TransportationTravel & Hospitality
Rod Bishop(Co-founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsSydney Angels
Whiterabbit is an AI company developing technology for earlier detection and improved diagnostic accuracy in breast cancer care.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical DevicesSilicon Valley, US
Jason Su(Founder)in
Co-investorsCelesta CapitalCelesta Capital
Workspot provides a cloud-native digital workplace platform that centralizes secure access to virtual desktops, applications, and web services for enterprises.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkCupertino, US
Puneet Chawla(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Amitabh Sinha(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inTa-Hui Ty Wang(Executive Officer)
BoardAshish Gupta(Director)TOSHIYA OTANI(Director)
Co-investorsTransLink CapitalPerot JainPresidio VenturesQualcomm VenturesNorwest Venture PartnersRedpoint Ventures+1 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
BangtuikeBIRDIClassCover/TeacherINCozitripDataWitEfficient FrontierEFTLabHaystackLumiRiskwiseSaltSweaty ChairTappThe Gift CollectiveUpwise
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Farmbot · agfundernews.com · Aug 20, 2026
Jayride · startupdaily.net · May 11, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Follow[the]Seed made?
- Follow[the]Seed has 24 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Follow[the]Seed invest at?
- Follow[the]Seed invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Follow[the]Seed focus on?
- Follow[the]Seed focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Who does Follow[the]Seed co-invest with?
- Follow[the]Seed most often shares deals with 408 Ventures, AirTree Ventures, Lumia Capital, among 8 tracked co-investors.
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