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Misfit Venture Partners

Venture capital

Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Misfit Venture Partners backs pre-seed and seed startups, writing small initial checks (roughly $10k-$25k) to take chances on unproven concepts while preserving capital for follow-on rounds. The firm targets three areas: agtech and green tech that improve sustainability and efficiency by reducing waste and boosting energy efficiency; consumer products serving the evolving needs of tomorrow's consumer amid demographic and resource shifts; and artificial intelligence that reimagines industries and technologies through learning, prediction, and recognition. Investment cycles typically run 24-36 months, with the goal of developing portfolio companies to self-sufficiency, and each opportunity is evaluated case-by-case to maintain a balanced portfolio.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Check
$10K – $25K
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
8

Team · 1 people

from the firm's website
Lawrence Hsu· Co-Founderin

What they invest in

from 5 of 8 portfolio companies

Consumer ×3Direct to Consumer ×2Wellness & Fitness ×2AgTech ×1Climate Tech ×1E-commerce ×1FoodTech ×1Gaming ×1

HQs:United States×4United Kingdom×1

Investments · 8 tracked

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Cleargetclearapp.comin𝕏Seed

Clear is an app that helps users track their skincare routines, products, and progress while connecting them with a supportive community.

ConsumerHealthtechMarketplacesSocialWellness & FitnessLondon, GB

Ahana Banerjee(Founder)in

Co-investorsPioneerY CombinatorAmino CapitalGeneral AtlanticHV CapitalJasco Venture Partners+1 more

EQtainmenteqtainment.com

Manhattan Beach, US

Reed Dickens(Manager)Sofia Dickens(Chief Creative Officer and Manager)Erica Buxton(CEO)

BoardP. Jacob Yadegar(Manager)Jeffrey Le Sage(Manager)

PartnerLawrence Hsu· solo GP

Ignited Spacesignitedspaces.com

The page presents itself as a Vietnamese-focused site combining sports-betting technology with coworking space, but the bulk of its content promotes download links and domain redirects for online gambling/card-game platforms such as Sunwin and B52.

Gaming

PartnerLawrence Hsu· solo GP

Onehopeonehopewine.com

ONEHOPE is a Napa-based wine brand selling wine directly to consumers through online purchases, a wine club, and rep-hosted tastings, with a portion of each purchase donated to nonprofits and causes.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSanta Ana, US

Jacob Kloberdanz(Executive Officer, Director)Thomas Leahy(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJoseph Lonsdale(Director)Michael LeBlanc(Director)

PartnerLawrence Hsu· solo GP

Co-investorsAdvection Growth CapitalGoat Rodeo CapitalMaywic Select InvestmentsMultiplier CapitalUnanimous CapitalWestRiver Group+4 more

Smallholdsmallhold.comin𝕏

Smallhold grows and distributes gourmet mushrooms through a network of local farms, positioning itself as a sustainable alternative to long-distance agricultural supply chains.

AgTechClimate TechFoodTechBrooklyn, US

Andrew Carter(Executive Officer)in

PartnerLawrence Hsu· solo GP

Co-investorsEnergy Impact PartnersSoundboard Venture FundTechstarsAlley Robotics VenturesAlleyCorpAlmanac Insights+1 more

The Honest Companyhonest.com

Honest is a consumer brand offering personal care and baby products made with ingredients audited by toxicologists and tested by dermatologists, formulated without synthetic fragrances and marketed as cruelty-free.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessSanta Monica, US

Christopher Gavigan(Executive Officer, Promoter)Brian Lee(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inSean Kane(Executive Officer)inJessica Alba(Founder)inCraig Gatarz(Executive Officer)David Parker(Executive Officer)

PartnerLawrence Hsu· solo GP

Co-investorsFarvatn VentureGeneral CatalystICONIQIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Lightspeed Venture PartnersSfventures Group LLC+3 more

We Are The Caretakerswearethecaretakers.com

PartnerLawrence Hsu· solo GP

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Misfit Venture Partners made?
Misfit Venture Partners has 8 tracked investments.
What stage does Misfit Venture Partners invest at?
Misfit Venture Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What is Misfit Venture Partners's typical check size?
Misfit Venture Partners typically writes checks of $10K – $25K.
What sectors does Misfit Venture Partners focus on?
Misfit Venture Partners focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3.
Who does Misfit Venture Partners co-invest with?
Misfit Venture Partners most often shares deals with Foundation Capital, General Catalyst, IVP (Institutional Venture Partners), among 22 tracked co-investors.

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