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FullCircle
Venture capitalNew York · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
FullCircle centers its approach on closing the alignment gap between founders and the funders who back them, aiming to build a more dynamic workforce. The firm positions itself around stronger founder-funder alignment as a core investment principle.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 20, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 20 of 21 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×9HR Tech ×7Digital Health ×6EdTech ×6Enterprise Software ×5Future of Work ×5Healthtech ×5SaaS ×4
HQs:United States×9France×1
Investments · 21 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBreakthru offers a library of 2-minute guided movement and breathing microbreaks designed to reduce stress and musculoskeletal pain while improving focus, energy, and cognitive endurance.
Digital HealthFuture of WorkWellness & Fitness
PartnerVirginie Raphael· solo GP
Co-investorsEmerging VenturesGraham Walker VentureWXR FundEshelman Ventures, LLCWedbush Ventures
PartnerVirginie Raphael· solo GP
Co-investorsVery Serious VenturesWestbound Equity Partners
ESAI is an AI-powered platform that helps students craft college essays, navigate admissions, and prepare for internships and careers.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechNew York City, US
Julia Dixon(Founder)inNicole Jaiyesimi(Founder)in
PartnerVirginie Raphael· solo GP
Co-investorsBetaworksHalogen Ventures Management Company Llc
EVA builds autonomous systems infrastructure for drones and robots serving multiple industries including logistics, energy, healthcare, agriculture, and security.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsMazamet, FR
PartnerVirginie Raphael· solo GP
Co-investorsTechstarsThird Sphere
Making Space is a talent acquisition and learning platform that helps disabled professionals build skills, find community, and secure meaningful employment, while providing employers with accessible hiring and retention support.
B2B MarketplacesEdTechHR TechImpact & Social GoodLos Angeles, US
Keely Cat-Wells(CEO & Founder)in
PartnerVirginie Raphael· solo GP
Co-investorsMindshift CapitalOne Planet GroupOne Planet OpsSamvid VenturesTechstarsWorkshop Venture Partners+1 more
Mentra is a talent-matching platform that connects neurodivergent individuals with employers, aiming to match candidates to careers based on their skills, work ethic, personality, and workplace preferences.
EdTechFuture of WorkHR TechImpact & Social Good
Jhillika Kumar(Founder)in
PartnerVirginie Raphael· solo GP
Co-investorsCharlotte FundMPG FundShine CapitalVerissimo VenturesAlexa FundDAVID APPLE+5 more
Mixus is an AI agent that assists with legal contract review and drafting, designed for law firms and in-house legal teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaS
PartnerVirginie Raphael· solo GP
Co-investorsHannah Grey Ventures
Morrow provides financial products and services designed to help American workers build long-term financial security and confidence through personalized experiences centered on trust.
FintechHR TechWellness & Fitness
PartnerVirginie Raphael· solo GP
Co-investorsThird Act VenturesNysnø Climate Investments
Mpathic provides red-teaming and model safety evaluation services for conversational AI systems, using a curated network of over 5,000 licensed U.S.-based clinical experts including psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers to surface harms, test for bias and misinformation, and design evaluation frameworks.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareMental Health
PartnerVirginie Raphael· solo GP
Co-investorsFirst Row PartnersGraham Walker VentureIdeashipIlluminate VenturesNext Frontier CapitalPortland Seed Fund+2 more
Nurra provides dedicated nurses who act as an extension of medical practices, offering one-on-one care coordination that works within a practice's existing systems.
Digital HealthHealthtech
PartnerVirginie Raphael· solo GP
Co-investorsKima Ventures
Outfox Health uses AI tools to help American workers and employers reduce healthcare costs by providing transparency and information about healthcare pricing, delivery, and outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechInsurTech
Beth Ann Lopez(Founder & CEO)in
PartnerVirginie Raphael· solo GP
Co-investorsTwo RavensVC 414
Remora Carbon provides strategic advisory services to transportation, logistics, infrastructure, and geospatial sectors, with focus on transformational technologies.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainDetroit, US
Paul Gross(Founder and CEO)inDean Wise(Founder)
PartnerVirginie Raphael· solo GP
Co-investorsFirst Round CapitalJuniperLowercarbon CapitalRusheen Capital PartnersUnion Square Ventures (USV)Valor Equity Partners+10 more
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SocialCrowd is a software platform that automates employee contests and incentive programs, tracking progress toward goals in real time and delivering rewards such as gift cards, prizes, or bank transfers.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaSIrvine, US
Raphael Akinsipe(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardPaul Doran(Director)in
PartnerVirginie Raphael· solo GP
Co-investorsAugment VenturesBread And Butter Ventures, LlcSerac VenturesVC 414
Sol Health is an online therapy platform that connects clients with therapists-in-training who are supervised by licensed clinicians and trained on the company's care model.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
PartnerVirginie Raphael· solo GP
Co-investorsBAM VenturesCake Ventures
SquarePeg provides AI-powered recruitment automation that screens candidates, sources qualified applicants, and integrates with existing ATS systems for hiring teams.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS
Claire McTaggart(CEO)
PartnerVirginie Raphael· solo GP
Co-investorsAcadian Ventures Management, LlcBread And Butter Ventures, LlcLoyal VCNext Frontier CapitalSilicon Road Ventures
Suits.ai offers AI agency training, including sessions on using visual and data AI agents to automate recurring reports, dashboards, and administrative tasks.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Benjamin Zenou(Founder)in
PartnerVirginie Raphael· solo GP
Co-investorsKima Ventures
Superfluent offers a mobile language-learning app for iPhone and Android where users practice conversations by exploring virtual real-world cities.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTech
PartnerVirginie Raphael· solo GP
Co-investorsSidecut Ventures
tendercare is a free platform for family caregivers that organizes information, coordinates care, and connects users to vetted professional services for elder and adult care.
HealthtechImpact & Social GoodWellness & Fitness
Shauna Sweeney(Founder & CEO)in
PartnerVirginie Raphael· solo GP
Co-investors1843 CapitalHannah Grey VenturesLowercarbon CapitalOverwater Ventures Llc
Tuffy is an AI-based workplace assistant that gives employees on-demand, confidential guidance to navigate change, workplace challenges, and interpersonal dynamics, built on curated management, HR, and employment law content and tailored to each organization's policies and culture.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechNew York City, US
Katherine von Jan(Founder)in
PartnerVirginie Raphael· solo GP
Co-investorsBlue Tulip VenturesJ4 VenturesJHH vcRed Bear VenturesBlu Venture InvestorsCatapult Capital+1 more
Upkid provides a staffing solution for child care providers to help them address staffing shortages.
B2B MarketplacesEdTechHR TechMarketplaces
Andrew Allison(Founder)in
PartnerVirginie Raphael· solo GP
Co-investorsCorazon CapitalDivergent CapitalGutter CapitalSeaplane VenturesNewfund Capital
Zaya Care partners with health insurance payers to provide maternal care services based on the European model in the United States.
Digital HealthFemTechFintechHealthtech
PartnerVirginie Raphael· solo GP
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has FullCircle made?
- FullCircle has 21 tracked investments.
- What stage does FullCircle invest at?
- FullCircle invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does FullCircle focus on?
- FullCircle focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Future of Work, Healthtech, HR Tech, SaaS.
- Where is FullCircle located?
- FullCircle is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does FullCircle lead rounds?
- FullCircle typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamWhy I Built My Own Playbook: Going FullCircle w/ Virginie Raphael | Alone Together | S1E4
Mike Ma · Virginie Raphael
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