Formation VC
Venture capitalNew York · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked
Also known as FORMATION VC MANAGEMENT CO, LLC
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Investment thesis
Formation VC centers its strategy on what it calls the Formation Stage — the earliest period of discovery, conviction, and company creation. The firm argues that the financialization of early-stage investing has created misaligned incentives, and instead seeks deep, aligned, decade-plus relationships with founders. It works with entrepreneurs one-on-one and in cohorts, supporting both first-time builders initially met with skepticism and experienced unicorn founders taking bigger swings. Formation leads pre-seed rounds and participates in seed rounds.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
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What they invest in
from 3 of 3 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Creator Economy ×2Media & Entertainment ×2Enterprise Software ×1FoodTech ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 3 tracked
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StoryCo is a storytelling company that combines creative craft, design, and production technology to turn static content into video.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
J.P. Alanís(Founder)in
Co-investorsEmoote
StoryCo is a production company that creates video content from static material for digital platforms, combining storytelling, design, and technology.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsNetflixWMECollab+Currency
Burnt builds AI agents for food distribution and supply chain operations, automating manual workflows and inventory management tasks that have historically relied on legacy tools and spreadsheets.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSan Francisco, US
Joseph Jacob(Founder)inRhea Karimpanal(Founder)inChandru Shanumugasundaram(Founder)inJJ(Co-Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsScribble VenturesY CombinatorAlameda ResearchAlliance DAO (ex DeFi Alliance)Animoca BrandsFigment+6 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesburnt · techcrunch.com · Sep 25, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Formation VC invest at?
- Formation VC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Formation VC focus on?
- Formation VC focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Formation VC located?
- Formation VC is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Formation VC lead rounds?
- Yes, Formation VC leads investment rounds.
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