Front Row Fund
Venture capitalNewtown · Pre-Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Front Row Fund is a team of operators who have grown and exited technology businesses and now invest in early-stage technology companies where they can have an immediate, hands-on impact. They target companies addressing large markets (TAM in excess of $1bn or capable of reaching $1bn+) with potential to scale globally and disrupt or modernize existing sectors. Preferred companies have a minimum viable product, early customer traction, product-market fit, and early revenue or a strong pipeline. The firm actively supports portfolio companies with business modeling, governance, scaling strategy, hiring, technical resources, and frequent communication, drawing on expertise across AR/VR, AI/ML, ad-tech, cloud infrastructure, and operational pillars.
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Team · 8 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 4 of 8 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Future of Work ×2Biotech ×1Deep Tech ×1EdTech ×1Hardware ×1Healthtech ×1HR Tech ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathNew York, US
Sam Gross(Executive Officer, Director)Frank Casale(Executive Officer, Director)David Haines(Director)inStephen Socoloff(Director)Joseph Schechter(Executive Officer)George Karidis(Director)
Co-investorsIDEA Fund PartnersTech Council Ventures
Gatehouse Bio develops AI-powered therapeutics for pulmonary, cardiac, neurological, and autoimmune diseases by decoding small RNAs using their Code-Breaker platform to design precision medicine treatments.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechMedical DevicesWaltham, US
David W. Salzman(Founder)inNeal Foster(Executive Officer, Director)David W. Salzman, Ph.D.(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsClaritas Capital
Neurable develops brain-computer interface (BCI) technology via smart headphones designed to enhance employee focus, productivity, and well-being in corporate settings.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareHealthtechHR TechAnn Arbor, US
Dr. Ramses Alcaide(Co-Founder & CEO)Michael Thompson(Executive Officer)inAdam Eizenberg-Molnar(Co-Founder & COO)
Co-investorsCapital FactoryCorteza CapitalFundersClubGlobal BrainGoAhead VenturesHartmann Capital+13 more
Notiv builds an AI-powered meeting solution that uses speech recognition and natural language processing to improve conversations and help teams share information more effectively.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaS
Chris Raethke(CEO)Jaco Du Plessis(AI Lead)Dr Iain McCowan(Engineering Lead)
Co-investorsBlack Nova VCBlack Sheep CapitalDarcy NauntonTransition Level Investments
An international startup incubator supporting entrepreneurs from diverse and underrepresented communities, particularly in conflict-affected regions.
EdTechFuture of WorkImpact & Social GoodSector Agnostic
Co-investorsVested VenturesVillage Capital
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesNeurable Inc. · finsmes.com · Dec 19, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Front Row Fund made?
- Front Row Fund has 8 tracked investments.
- What stage does Front Row Fund invest at?
- Front Row Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Front Row Fund focus on?
- Front Row Fund focuses on AdTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cloud Computing, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Gaming, Hardware, Media & Entertainment, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Front Row Fund located?
- Front Row Fund is headquartered in Newtown, US.
- Does Front Row Fund lead rounds?
- Front Row Fund typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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