Outliers VC
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Seed · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Outliers Venture Capital is an investment firm that backs founders building unconventional companies. It runs an annual summit and a fellowship program.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 5 of 28 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Cloud Computing ×2Consumer ×2Enterprise Software ×2Creator Economy ×1Cybersecurity ×1Developer Tools ×1E-commerce ×1
HQs:United Arab Emirates×1Egypt×1United States×1
Investments · 28 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFurniture-focused e-commerce marketplace selling home decor, lighting, and supplies
Lean is a payments and financial data platform that enables businesses in the MENA region to process payments, verify identities, and access customer financial data through a fully regulated, API-first infrastructure.
Cloud ComputingFintechSaaSDubai, AE
Hisham Al-Falih(Founder & CEO)
Proofpoint provides AI and cybersecurity solutions that protect organizations by securing email, cloud services, and collaboration tools, with runtime enforcement of AI usage policies and threat detection capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Ashan Willy(CEO)
Replit is a platform for software development that aims to make app creation accessible to non-programmers through intuitive tools and AI agents.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCreator EconomyDeveloper ToolsEdTechEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Haya Abdalla(Founder)inAmjad Masad(Founder)inHaya Odeh(Co-Founder, Design)Luis Héctor Chávez(CTO)
AI-powered security command center combining SIEM, SOAR, and workflow automation
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Outliers VC invest at?
- Outliers VC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Outliers VC focus on?
- Outliers VC focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Outliers VC located?
- Outliers VC is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Co-investors · 5
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Unpopular Ventures is an investment firm that backs standout startups found off the beaten path, favoring opportunities that are contrarian or unpopular early on.
Firms observed investing alongside Outliers VC, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Outliers VC's recorded portfolio.
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