New York · 1 people tracked
Also known as HF0 ADVISORS, LLC
Investment thesis
HF0 positions itself as a residency program aimed at experienced, repeat founders, running structured batches that culminate in demo days.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 1, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 8 of 9 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×7SaaS ×4Enterprise Software ×2Future of Work ×2Hardware ×2Marketing Tech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1
HQs:United States×5United Arab Emirates×1
Portfolio companies · 9 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12024 · 22023 · 15 dated
Markopolo is an AI-powered marketing platform for consumer brands that predicts customer behavior and autonomously triggers interventions, with an "Agentic Commerce" system that assigns each customer an AI agent.
AI & Machine LearningDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketing Tech
Ru(Cofounder)Tas(Cofounder)
Co-investorsDekko ISHO Venture CapitalJoa CapitalStartup Bangladesh
Neural Machine develops technology to connect humans and machines, aiming to create a new form of "human computing" that extends the human mind.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardware
Co-investorsSignalFireEvolution VC Partners
The Network is building infrastructure for human connection, developing new ways to discover and understand people.
AI & Machine LearningSocialSan Francisco, US
Andres Kupervaser-GouldTomas CerdeiraPedro Sotomayor
Co-investorsBedrockShrug CapitalScript Capital
Stake is a digital real estate investment platform that enables global property ownership by providing access to curated real estate funds and fractional ownership opportunities.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesDeveloper ToolsFintechMedia & EntertainmentMobility & TransportationPropTechSaaSDubai, AE
Vytis Šliažas(CEO and co-founder)Manar Mahmassani(Co-Founder and Co-CEO)Rami Tabbara(Co-Founder and Co-CEO)
Co-investors359 Capital645 VenturesCarya Venture PartnersEmirates NBDSuperhero CapitalWa'ed Ventures+1 more
Aquaria develops atmospheric water generation technology that harvests drinking water from the air.
CleantechClimate TechHardware
Co-investorsEvolution VenturesTranspose Platform ManagementBow CapitalMistletoeSoma CapitalUmami Capital
Clerk Chat is a business messaging platform that adds AI to telecommunication, letting companies send and receive text messages (including RCS and messaging within Microsoft Teams, Webex, and Zoom) for sales, support, and marketing.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMarketing TechSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US
Alexander Haque(Co-Founder)inStella Fulman(Co-Founder)Will Chertoff(Founder)in
Co-investorsMento vcTranspose Platform ManagementAltaIR CapitalRace Capital
Final Round AI provides AI tools for interview preparation, including mock interviews, real-time interview assistance, resume building, and LinkedIn optimization.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundLevel One FundMento vcRitual CapitalTranspose Platform Management+6 more
Tenkara provides operations management software for manufacturers, offering visibility and automation for supplier coordination, freight management, pricing, ERP data, and compliance documentation.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Ben Stern(CEO)in
Co-investorsTrue VenturesNight CapitalScribble VenturesSF1WndrCo
Santa Monica-based Voice AI operates a real-time speech-to-speech AI voice-changing platform for creators and gamers.
Santa Monica, US
Paul Kats(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Heath Ahrens(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardOmar Hamoui(Director)
Co-investorsSenseAI Ventures359 Capital645 VenturesAndreessen HorowitzCapital TodayCarya Venture Partners+4 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFinal Round AI · aceround.app · Aug 6, 2026
Tenkara · finsmes.com · Mar 31, 2026
Aquaria · commercialobserver.com · May 6, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does HF0 focus on?
- HF0 focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is HF0 located?
- HF0 is headquartered in New York, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamEvan Stites-Clayton, HF0 GP on Founder Residencies & AI Startups
Grace Gong · Evan Stites-Clayton
Thousands Apply. 10 Get In. Dave Fontenot’s HF0 Explained.
Just Go Grind · Dave Fontenot
From Serial Founder to Backing Unicorns Ft Dave Fontenot(Founder of HF0)
bizpodroohi · Dave Fontenot
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