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Prehype applies two decades of company-building experience across seven core activities, including building ventures with an AI co-pilot (Audos), funding SaaS spin-outs (Freespin Ventures), teaching applied entrepreneurship, running an entrepreneurs-in-residence network and fellowship, supporting operators between roles, seed investing in its EIRs and companies it deems needed, and partnering with family offices, VCs, and corporations on incubation and applied AI programs. It blends venture creation with corporate venture-building and early-stage investing.
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Team · 2 people
from curatedFounder mafia
The Prehype mafia →8 people who came through Prehype went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 24 of 35 portfolio companiesConsumer ×11SaaS ×11Direct to Consumer ×9AI & Machine Learning ×5Fintech ×5E-commerce ×4Enterprise Software ×4Wellness & Fitness ×4
HQs:United States×11Canada×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 12 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×72 founders×43 founders×1
Investments · 35 tracked
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Aide builds agentic AI agents designed for customer support teams, focusing on accuracy and reliability in customer-facing interactions.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsGarage CapitalZEMU Venture Capital1818 VenturesFuel VenturesSalica Investments
BARK offers subscription products for dogs, including BarkBox and Super Chewer monthly themed boxes of toys, treats, and chews, along with dental health and wellness products.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US
Henrik Werdelin(Director)inMatt Meeker(Director)Carly Strife(Executive Officer)
Co-investors3Spoke Capital500 GlobalAugust CapitalBoxGroupFounders Circle CapitalLerer Hippeau+6 more
Basno is a platform for creating and collecting digital badges that recognize accomplishments, skills, commitments, and expertise.
ConsumerMarketing TechSaaSSocial
Co-investorsEmpire AngelsRRE VenturesIndex Ventures
Because Market is a direct-to-consumer company that sells incontinence products, including bladder leak protection underwear, wipes, and supplements, with discreet home delivery and subscription options.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtech
Alexi(CEO + Co-Founder)Luca(President & Co-Founder)
Co-investors7GC & CoBow CapitalComcast VenturesIndex VenturesSprint Vc
Bikky provides a data platform for restaurant brands that consolidates customer and store data to help operators understand what drives store performance.
Data & InfrastructureFoodTechMarketing TechSaaSNew York, US
Abhinav Kapur(CEO)in
Co-investorsAtacama VenturesEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)Equal VenturesField VenturesFikaGutter Capital+6 more
Catalina Crunch makes low-sugar snack foods with added protein and fiber, sold direct to consumers through an online store and a monthly subscription club.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Krishna Kaliannan(Founder)in
Co-investorsBlue CollectiveTouch Capital
Catch provides automated financial management and benefits solutions for independent workers and freelancers, handling tax withholding, retirement savings, and health insurance enrollment without relying on traditional employer-provided benefits.
FintechHealthtechInsurTechNew York City, US
Andrew Ambrosino(Founder)in
Co-investorsArdent VentureCrosslink CapitalDeepwater Asset ManagementKube VCLoup VenturesY Combinator+17 more
Dollaride accelerates electrification of passenger van fleets in New York City by providing access to electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, financing, and workforce development for underserved communities and small fleet operators.
CleantechFintechImpact & Social GoodMobility & TransportationNew York City, US
Su Sanni(CEO)inChris Coles(CTO)in
Co-investorsAutomotive Ventures MobilityBackstage CapitalEverywhere VenturesSorenson Impact FoundationVisible HandsEarthshot Ventures+1 more
Edwin offers a cybersecurity platform focused on changing employee security behavior through short, conversational "missions" based on the UK's Cyber Essentials and US NIST frameworks.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Fancy Hands is a service that integrates with Trello to handle tasks from users' to-do lists, and sends planning emails with calendar and productivity suggestions.
B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkSaaSNew York, US
Ted Roden(Founder)inJoshua Boltuch(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMichael Hirshland(Director)in
Co-investorsResolute VenturesSV Angel
Ferry is a financial technology platform that automates tip tracking, calculation, and distribution for restaurant operations by integrating with point-of-sale systems and payroll software.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsNaples Technology VenturesCaffeinated CapitalFounders FundY Combinator
The Flower Company offers on-demand cannabis delivery, providing flower and concentrates to medical and recreational users.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesLos Angeles, US
Scott Davies(Founder)inTed Lichtenberger(Founder)in
Co-investorsArtemis Growth PartnersFlying Tiger CapitalService Provider CapitalVU Venture PartnersY CombinatorAccess X+8 more
For Them is a queer and trans-owned company that produces apparel, media, and experiences for the queer community, using sustainable materials and production methods.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceDover, US
Kylo Freeman(Founder)inChloe Freeman(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardNICHOLAS THORNE(Director)
Co-investorsResolute VenturesYes VCBenchstrength PartnersCoalition OperatorsFirstMark Capital
Headway operates a US platform connecting patients, therapists and insurers so mental health care can be delivered in-network.
Co-investorsAccelAcumen AmericaAndreessen HorowitzEverywhere VenturesForerunner VenturesGV (Google Ventures)+6 more
Hilma sells doctor-formulated, clinically backed natural supplements focused on digestive and gut health, including products for gas, bloating, constipation, heartburn, and fiber intake, as well as sleep, immune, and allergy support.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Home services operations management and systems platform.
Co-investorsRange VCGreylock Partners
Isaac is an AI-native workspace for academic writing that combines literature search, reference management, document chat, and AI-assisted drafting and editing in one app.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS
Lemontree helps people find free food resources nearby, including fresh produce, food pantries, and SNAP benefits, by matching them with local partners and providing tools to track options.
ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social Good
Metalabel Studio makes software, tools, and economic frameworks that help creative people work together and release work collaboratively.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsBetaworksSeed Club Ventures
Parade makes organic cotton sleep and loungewear for families and babies, using GOTS-certified materials produced under fair trade standards in India.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessVancouver, CA
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersLerer HippeauMaveronVisible Venturesxfactor ventures
A wine subscription service that ships personalized, hand-selected bottles to consumers based on a taste profile built from a short questionnaire and ongoing ratings.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US
PHILIP JAMES(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardMICHAEL LOEB(Director)OLIVER GARLAND(Director)
Co-investorsNelstone VenturesLoeb.nycPrimary Ventures
Public is a trading platform that allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and memecoins through accounts managed by Zero Hash LLC, a New York State-licensed virtual currency business.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3FintechSaaSNew York, US
Jannick Malling(Founder & CEO)inLeif Abraham(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAbbhi CapitalAccelAdvancit CapitalAglae VenturesAltra VentureCommonweal Ventures+17 more
Roman (Ro) is an online men's health service that connects patients with providers to get prescription and compounded medications for conditions such as erectile dysfunction, hair loss, premature ejaculation, and outbreak prevention, delivered directly with discreet shipping.
Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsRosecliff VenturesUnion Square Ventures (USV)
Three Spirit makes non-alcoholic botanical drinks formulated with active plant ingredients, positioned as alternatives to alcohol for different moods and moments.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Netdania provides institutional-grade charting and data visualization components for banks and trading platforms, combining real-time market data, analytics, and white-label trading technology.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Christian Frahm(CEO & Founder)in
Co-investorsBNP ParibasWeco
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
I CavalliniJurassic ManagementKioskiMellizymeMTHDOlogieStuffYouCanKnowUnionCrater
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesUnited Fintech · finance.yahoo.com · Dec 10, 2025
Bikky · finance.yahoo.com · Aug 5, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Prehype made?
- Prehype has 35 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Prehype invest at?
- Prehype invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Prehype focus on?
- Prehype focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Hardware, Mobility & Transportation, SaaS.
- Where is Prehype located?
- Prehype is headquartered in New York, US.
- Who does Prehype co-invest with?
- Prehype most often shares deals with Resolute Ventures, Accel, Everywhere Ventures, among 69 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 7
FirstMark Capital is a venture capital firm that backs founders and accelerates them through a platform providing access to networks, customers, and top talent.
Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs bold, early-stage, technology-driven companies across deep tech and other sectors, providing hands-on 'venture assistance' to help founders build category-defining businesses.
Inspired Capital is a generalist early-stage venture fund that leads rounds with high conviction, backing founders across a wide range of sectors.
Coalition Operators is an early-stage venture firm started by founders and operators that backs pre-seed and seed startups, offering capital plus a vetted network of 100+ startup operators.
Accel-KKR is an investor in enterprise software companies that has operated for 25 years, providing resources and expertise to help companies advance.
Square Peg Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders building global generational businesses, supporting them from seed through to IPO and beyond.
Openspace is a multi-strategy asset manager focused on Southeast Asia that partners with portfolio companies across sectors, often from early stages such as Series A.
Firms observed investing alongside Prehype, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Prehype's recorded portfolio.
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