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Fund of fundsSeed · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Founded in 2006, GrapeArborVC pursues a dual strategy of investing directly in early-stage startups and allocating capital as a limited partner to venture capital and growth equity fund families. Over its history it has backed more than 125 startups, achieved more than 30 exits, and committed to over 60 fund families. Its activity is concentrated in the United States, Europe, and Africa, with only limited investment outside those core regions.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 4 of 4 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×3SaaS ×3B2B Marketplaces ×1Consumer ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Direct to Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1Fintech ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 4 tracked
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Elucd provides a platform that transforms raw data and information into actionable insights to help organizations make informed decisions.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSNew York City, US
Michael Simon(Founder)inSaul Shemesh(Founder)
Co-investorsY CombinatorBragiel BrothersOmidyar NetworkVolo Ventures
Tremendous operates a platform that enables organizations to issue payouts in the form of money, prepaid cards, and gift cards to recipients globally.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechMarketing TechSaaSNew York City, US
Nicolas Baum(Founder)inKapil Kale(COO)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
Vetcove provides a purchasing platform that helps veterinary clinics compare prices across vendors and manage inventory.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesRetail TechSaaSMiami, US
Alex Kates(Founder)inMitchell Kates(Founder)inAlexander Kates(Founder)Mitch Kates(Founder)
Co-investorsHumba VenturesInitialized CapitalLiquid VenturesLobby CapitalSV AngelTeamworthy Ventures+8 more
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Grape Arbor VC invest at?
- Grape Arbor VC invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Grape Arbor VC focus on?
- Grape Arbor VC focuses on Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, GovTech, Sector Agnostic.
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