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PROOF

Growth equityActively deployingoperating company · company profile

Arlington · Series C–Growth · 23 people tracked

Also known as PROOF ACI · PROOF Acquisition Sponsor · PROOF ADGT · PROOF AIR · PROOF AP · PROOF AVC2

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Investment thesis

PROOF is a growth-stage firm that invests in companies positioned for their next phase of expansion, focusing on category leaders and top performers. Its differentiated model teams with original early-stage venture managers (such as Frontier Venture Capital) to identify the best follow-on investment opportunities, while giving those managers continued participation and upside. The approach is described as a win-win, and the firm positions itself as a founder-first co-investment partner that shows up with prepared insight to help companies double down on their highest-performing rounds.

Invests inSector AgnosticArlingtonRestonUnited States

Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.

Stage
Series C–Growth
HQ
Arlington, Virginia, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2015
Last 12 months
2 investments
Private fund assets
$727.2M
VC funds
104
Tracked investments
101
Unicorns
14
IPOs
6
Acquisitions
6

Team · 23 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Ciambella Ciambella· General Partnerin
Sahej Suri· General Partner
Stephen P Mullins· General Partner
Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed· General Partner - International
Erin Rosenthal· Executive Officer
Jack Backus· Director
Richard Thoms· Executive Officer

Founder mafia

2 people who came through PROOF went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 92 of 101 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×32SaaS ×28Enterprise Software ×26Fintech ×17Consumer ×15Healthtech ×10Gaming ×8Hardware ×8

HQs:United States×71Mexico×1Nigeria×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 77 portfolio companies
48%
solo founders
37 of 77 mapped founding teams
47%
repeat founders
of 114 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×372 founders×233 founders×114+ founders×6

Where their founders studiedfrom 108 founders with education data

Stanford University ×7Harvard University ×5University of Pennsylvania ×5Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×4Georgetown ×3Penn State University ×3Texas McCombs School of Business ×3University of California, Berkeley ×3

What their founders studiedfrom 100 founders with field-of-study data

Computer Science ×31Engineering ×27Business & Management ×18Economics ×17Finance & Accounting ×14Humanities ×4Politics & Policy ×4Design & Architecture ×3

Where their founders worked beforefrom 114 founders with career history

Perella Weinberg ×4Carnegie Mellon University ×3General Assembly ×3Morgan Stanley ×3All Type Electric ×2Amgen ×2Booz Allen Hamilton ×2Capital Factory ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×9Plug and Play Ventures ×2

10 founders hold a PhD · 15 hold an MBA (of 106 with degree data)

Investments · 101 tracked

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Beyond Meatbeyondmeat.comin𝕏NASDAQ: BYND

Beyond Meat creates plant-based protein products, including burgers and other foods designed to provide nutritional value while supporting environmental sustainability and soil regeneration.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechClimate TechFoodTechEl Segundo, US

Ethan Brown(Founder & CEO)Teri L. Witteman(Executive Officer)inJonathan Nelson(Executive Officer)Dariush Ajami, Ph.D.(Executive Officer)Drew Lufkin(Executive Officer)inJohn Boken(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsBlue Horizon CorporationCleveland AvenueCollaborative FundCPT CapitalDns CapitalEvolution VC Partners+16 more

EquipmentShareequipmentshare.comin𝕏NASDAQ: EQPT

EquipmentShare provides construction equipment rentals and fleet management technology for builders and contractors.

Construction TechIoTPropTechSaaSColumbia, US

Brad Siegler(Founder)inJeff Lowe(Founder)inJabbok Schlacks(CEO & Co-Founder)inWilliam Schlacks(Founder/President)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorAmity VenturesDepth VenturesEvolution VC PartnersFundersClubG Squared+16 more

Sweetgreensweetgreen.com𝕏NYSE: SG

Sweetgreen offers salads and plant-forward meals with workplace-focused services including office catering, batch delivery, and a subsidized meal credits program for teams.

ConsumerFoodTechWashington, US

Nathaniel Ru(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJonathan Neman(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inMitch Reback(Executive Officer)inKaren Kelley(Executive Officer)in

BoardNicolas Jammet(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inSteve Case(Director)in

Co-investors37 AngelsCollaborative FundEvolution VC PartnersMaveronRed Sea VenturesRevolution+5 more

Teamsharesteamshares.comin𝕏NASDAQ: TMS

Teamshares acquires small businesses from retiring owners and facilitates employee stock ownership, creating a permanent home for businesses while providing retiring owners with a reliable exit and employees with ownership opportunities.

B2B MarketplacesBrooklyn, US

Michael Brown(Founder & CEO)inAlex Eu(Executive Officer, Director)inKevin Rikio Shiiba(Founder)in

Co-investorsCollaborative FundContraryEvolution VenturesInspired CapitalSlow VenturesUnion Square Ventures (USV)+4 more

Volatovolato.comNYSE: SOAR

A single-author political website presenting a proposed 1,900-page constitution and a video-based, in-person voting system meant to replace the current US government structure with much larger elected legislatures.

Media & EntertainmentTravel & HospitalityChamblee, US

Matthew Liotta(Executive Officer, Director)Nicholas Cooper(Director)inNicholas Cooper, CFA, ACA(Founder)inMichael Prachar(Chief Operating Officer)Mark Heinen(Chief Financial Officer)inNichols Michael(Director)

Co-investorsConnetic VenturesBlackRockMagnetar AI Ventures

Volato Groupvolatoai.comNYSE: SOAR

Volato builds AI software and autonomous agents that automate operational workflows for aviation companies, covering charter sales quoting, scheduling and dispatch, customer service, maintenance operations, and revenue optimization.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSTravel & HospitalityChamblee, US

Nicholas Cooper(Director)inMatthew Liotta(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Prachar(Executive Officer)Christopher Burger(Executive Officer)Mark Heinen(Executive Officer)in

BoardMichael Nichols(Director)

Co-investorsBlackRockMagnetar AI Ventures

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Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSSector Agnostic

Co-investorsDancap Family Investment OfficeEvolution VC PartnersK Street Capital

Applecartapplecart.coin𝕏

Applecart is a marketing technology platform that uses social network mapping and permissioned data to help organizations reach high-level decision makers and those who influence them across advertising channels.

AdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSNew York, US

Matt Kalmans(Co-Founder and Co-CEO)inSacha Samotin(Co-Founder and Co-CEO)inMatthew Kalmans(Founder)in

Co-investorsDorm RoomK Street CapitalOwl CapitalWorldQuant VenturesBlackstone

AppZenappzen.comin

AppZen provides AI-powered finance software that automates invoice processing, expense auditing, and spend-to-pay workflows for enterprise finance teams.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSan Jose, US

Anant Kale(Co-Founder & CEO)inKunal Verma(Co-Founder & CTO)inGaurav Agrawalin

Co-investorsLightspeed Venture PartnersRedpoint VenturesRiverwood Capital500 GlobalCoatue ManagementCollective Liquidity+6 more

Arcadia Powerarcadia.comin𝕏

Arcadia is an energy intelligence platform that helps businesses manage utility bills, procure energy, and track sustainability through a single interface.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaSWashington, US

Kiran Bhatraju(Executive Officer)inRyan Nesbitt(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsBay Bridge Ventures ClimateBlue Ivy VenturesBoxGroupBroadscaleCamber CreekCity Light+10 more

Arrayarraycorp.comin𝕏

Array provides productivity measurement and optimization software for frontline operations, helping companies track labor outcomes rather than hours worked across industries including construction, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and food service.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS

Co-investorsCaffeinated CapitalParade Ventures

Astraastra.comin

Astra provides dedicated orbital launch services and manufactures electric propulsion systems for satellites.

Defense TechHardwareSpace TechAlameda, US

Chris Kemp(Founder)inDr. Adam London(Founder)

Co-investorsACME CapitalBay Bridge Ventures ClimateCanaan PartnersChenel Capital PartnersEvolution VC PartnersHelios Capital+4 more

Backstorybackstory.aiin

Backstory provides AI-powered deal intelligence for revenue teams, automatically capturing sales pipeline data and answering strategic questions about deal viability and risk without requiring new user workflows.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US

Oleg Rogynskyy(Founder & Board Member)inJason Ambrose(CEO & Board Member)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzICONIQAVentures CapitalTenaya Capital

Bird Scootersbird.coin

Bird operates a shared electric scooter and e-bike service designed to reduce car trips and emissions in urban environments across multiple continents.

CleantechMobility & TransportationSanta Monica, US

Co-investorsAccelAlate PartnersCanaan PartnersCoastCapComcast VenturesCraft Ventures+19 more

Brightinsightbrightinsight.comin𝕏

Bright Insight develops regulated digital health software and solutions for biopharmaceutical and medical device companies, drawing on extensive experience in data privacy and compliance.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Jose, US

Ferry Tamtoro(Executive Officer)inKal Patel(Executive Officer, Director)inKal Patel, M.D., MBA(Founder)inBob Michitarian(Executive Officer)in

BoardJustin Butler(Director)Vijay Lathi(Director)

Co-investorsAlpha PartnersGeneral CatalystInsight PartnersSand Hill AngelsEclipse Ventures

Candexcandex.com

Candex provides a platform to manage vendor engagement, tracking, and payment for organizations, eliminating manual administrative overhead in procuring and paying service vendors.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew York, US

Co-investorsCamp One VenturesCommerce VenturesCraft VenturesEdenred VenturesNFXXG Ventures+6 more

Captiv8captiv8.ioin𝕏Acquired

Captiv8 operates an influencer and creator marketing platform, offering creator-first storytelling solutions for brands, following a combination with Influential's expertise.

AdTechCreator EconomyMarketing Tech

Sunil Verma(Founder)in

Co-investorsClick VenturesEvolution VC PartnersMonta Vista CapitalMontage CapitalSocial StartsUnanimous Capital+1 more

Carbon Healthcarbonhealth.comin𝕏

Carbon Health operates a chain of clinics offering urgent care, primary care, and chronic condition management, combining technology with in-person care to provide broader access to health services.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedia & Entertainment

Eren Bali(Founder)inGreg BurrellinTom Berry

Co-investors500 Emerging Europe500 GlobalAkkadian VenturesAnnex InvestmentsBuilders VCCatalio Capital Management, LP+17 more

Carry1stcarry1st.comin𝕏

Carry1st provides payment processing, game distribution, and marketing services for publishers entering African and Middle Eastern markets.

B2B MarketplacesFintechGaming

Lucy Hoffman(Founder)in

Co-investorsBitkraft Esports VenturesSony Ventures CorporationAlumni VenturesAndreessen HorowitzAvenir Growth CapitalCapria Ventures+11 more

Casetextthomsonreuters.comin𝕏Acquired

Thomson Reuters is a content and technology company providing AI-powered tools and information services—including CoCounsel and ONESOURCE—for legal, tax, accounting, risk, fraud, and government professionals.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSan Francisco, US

Jake Heller(Founder/CEO)inSteve Haskerin

BoardJohn Buttrick(Director)

Co-investors8VCAccess Venture PartnersAllen Institute for AI (AI2) IncubatorBuildGroupCanvas VenturesCerity Partners Ventures+14 more

Caspercasper.comin𝕏

Casper designs and manufactures foam and hybrid mattresses engineered for comfort and spinal support, selling directly to consumers through an online platform with physical retail locations and a 100-night risk-free trial.

ConsumerHardwareNew York City, US

Philip Krim(Founder)in

Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersAlumni VenturesCrosslink CapitalDigital StrategiesEnsemble VCEvolution VC Partners+14 more

Colossal Biosciencescolossal.com𝕏

Capital Factory is an investment and advisory network that connects ambitious founders and operators with investors, advisors, and resources to support early-stage companies addressing significant challenges.

Deep TechSector AgnosticAustin, US

Ben Lamm(Founder)inBrian Beard(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardTom Chi(Director)in

Co-investorsAt One VenturesBold Capital PartnersBOLD LongevityBreyer CapitalCarnrite VenturesDraper Associates+10 more

Coverdashcoverdash.comin𝕏

CoverDash provides embedded insurance technology that allows businesses to source coverage at transaction points.

InsurTechSaaS

Co-investorsBling CapitalCameron VenturesDeep AcreExpansion Venture CapitalFundamental VenturesIA Seed Ventures+3 more

Cubistcubist.devin𝕏

Cubist develops cryptographic proof systems and tools for verifying software correctness and security, serving developers and organizations building secure systems.

Crypto & Web3CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

Riad(CEO)inAnn(COO)inFraserinDeianinRohanin

Co-investorsAmplify PartnersSymbolic CapitalVery Serious VenturesZero Knowledge Validator (ZKV)Amplify Partners CVBlizzard+3 more

DailyPaydailypay.comin𝕏

DailyPay provides on-demand pay solutions that allow employees to access their earned wages before traditional paycheck cycles, serving employers and workers seeking greater financial flexibility.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechNew York, US

Nelson Chai(Chief Executive Officer)inDeepa Subramanian(Chief Financial Officer)inAndrew Brandman(Chief Operating Officer)inPoulomi Damany(Chief Product Officer)inDavid Dyar(Chief Technology Officer)Jared DeMatteis(Chief Legal & Strategy Officer)in

Co-investors1/1 CapitalCarrick Capital PartnersEQUIAMEvolution VC PartnersFin CapitalFrontier Venture Capital+6 more

Desktop Metaldesktopmetal.comin

Desktop Metal develops additive manufacturing (3D printing) platforms and materials for production-volume manufacturing, targeting engineers, designers, manufacturers, and medical professionals.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareBurlington, US

Ric Fulop(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardDayna Grayson(Director)in

Co-investorsBaukunstBMW i VenturesConductive VenturesConstruct CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)Founder Collective+8 more

Dragos websitedragos.comin

Dragos provides cybersecurity software, threat intelligence, and professional services to protect operational technology (OT), IT, and IoT assets in industrial environments.

CybersecurityDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHanover, US

Robert M. Lee(CEO and co-founder)in

Co-investorsAllegisCyber CapitalBYU Cougar CapitalCanaan PartnersCyber Mentor FundDataTribeEarth Foundry+9 more

Eko Healthekohealth.comin𝕏

Eko develops FDA-cleared digital stethoscopes and AI-powered software that enables healthcare professionals to detect and diagnose cardiovascular disease with greater accuracy.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Connor Landgraf(Co-Founder and CEO)inTyler CrouchinJason Bellet(Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer)in

Co-investorsQuesta CapitalHighland Capital PartnersArtis VenturesBetter Ventures Central LlcCALIFORNIA INNOVATIONDigiTx Partners LLC+12 more

Epic Gamesepicgames.com

American video game company behind Unreal Engine, Fortnite and the Epic Games Store, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina.

Cary, US

Tim Sweeney(Founder & CEO)

Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Advaita Capitalalphabet angelsAltra VentureBitkraft Esports VenturesBLN Capital+30 more

EvenUpevenuplaw.comin𝕏

EvenUp provides an AI-powered claims intelligence platform for personal injury law firms to draft, review, and strengthen cases.

AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaS

Rami Karabibar(Chief Executive Officer)inRaymond Mieszaniec(Chief Operating Officer)inSaam Mashhad(Chief of Product & Legal Operations)in

Co-investors137 VenturesAllison Pickens VenturesB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBain Capital VenturesBessemer Venture Partners+13 more

Filmhubfilmhub.comin𝕏

Filmhub is a film distribution platform that provides transparency and direct revenue sharing for filmmakers.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSacramento, US

Klaus Badelt(Co-founder)inAlan d'Escragnolle(Co-founder)in

BoardAlok Pandey(Director)

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzFundersClubNFX8VC

Flyvolatoflyvolato.comin

Volato builds AI-powered operational software for private aviation companies, automating tasks like quoting, scheduling, and dispatching.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Foragejoinforage.comin𝕏

Forage builds payment infrastructure that connects merchants, shoppers, and the U.S. government to enable acceptance of SNAP EBT and EBT Cash payments.

FintechGovTechRetail TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Victor E. Fimbres(Co-Founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsActivant CapitalEqual Opportunity Venturesf7 VenturesHustle FundMouro CapitalMucker Capital+10 more

Geniesgenies.com

Genies creates AI personas with visual avatars that can be customized and deployed across various applications, games, websites, and brands, functioning as AI companions, NPCs, and enterprise agents.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerGamingLos Angeles, US

Akash Nigam(Founder)inEvan Rosenbaum(Founder)in

Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesBase Venture Management, Inc.Breyer CapitalCoinbase VenturesCoinFundCollab+Currency+24 more

Greenlightgreenlight.comin𝕏

Greenlight offers a debit card and mobile app for children that enables parents to set spending limits, automate chores and allowance management, and monitor transactions in real-time.

ConsumerFintechAtlanta, US

Tim Sheehan(Founder)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzCanapi VenturesCurql Collective, LLCEthos VCEvolution VC PartnersFin Capital+15 more

GrowthXgrowthx.aiinJan 2025

GrowthX provides AI-driven service workflows that structure knowledge work as versioned, observable, and continuously improved processes.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Marcel Santilli(Co-Founder & CEO)inDaniel Lopes(Co-Founder & CTO)inNadia Santilli(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsHubSpot VenturesMadrona Venture Group

Guildguild.comin𝕏

Guild operates a global education benefits platform that connects employees to a curated learning marketplace, 1:1 coaching, and analytics so employers can develop talent, fill critical roles, and build internal mobility.

EdTechFuture of WorkHR TechDenver, US

Brittany Stich(Founder)inGREG SIEGEL(Executive Officer)RACHEL ROMER CARLSON(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)NATALIE MCCULLOUGH(Executive Officer)PAUL FREEDMAN(Executive Officer)LEIGHANNE LEVENSALER(Director)

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersBuilders + BackersCowboy VenturesFelicis VenturesGSV VenturesICONIQ+14 more

Hellosaltedhellosalted.com

Salted operates a platform for digital-first restaurant brands, focusing on delivery and takeout channels through technology-enabled kitchens and proprietary software.

B2B MarketplacesFoodTech<UNKNOWN></hq_city> <parameter name="hq_country">US

Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersGreen Meadow VenturesInterlace VenturesPLG VenturesSand Hill AngelsWonder Ventures

HerculesAIhercules.aiin

Hercules develops enterprise-grade AI workers to automate back-office operational tasks and reduce the knowledge worker deficit.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Alex Babin(Chief Executive Officer)inBeverley Chadwick(Chief Financial Officer)Trevor Bell(Chief Customer Officer)inVictoria Vendolin(Head of People Operations)Harutyun Baghdasaryan(VP of Engineering)inMarkus Sobkowski(Head of AI)in

Co-investorsAcorn Pacific VenturesAiSprouts VCBascom VenturesEvolution VenturesFlyer One VenturesGutbrain Ventures+8 more

Heroesmakeheroes.coin

A commerce company that sells and expands consumer products across Amazon, direct-to-consumer channels, and retail stores, managing customer touchpoints and international expansion.

Direct to ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechWhite Bear Lake, US

Riccardo Bruni(Founder)inAlessio Bruni(Founder)in

Co-investorsalphabet angelsD4 VenturesDIP CapitalFuel VenturesPerivoli InnovationsRaptor Group+10 more

Hidden Levelhiddenlevel.comin𝕏

Hidden Level develops advanced RF (radio frequency) sensing technology for defense, aviation, and intelligence applications.

Data & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechGovTechHardwareSyracuse, US

Jeffrey A. Cole(Executive Officer, Director)inBrad Garber(Executive Officer)inGary Dominicos(Executive Officer)inTim Graham(Executive Officer)inMike Goll(Executive Officer)inKevin P Nasman(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsBooz Allen VenturesClaritas CapitalDRONE FUNDFounders Circle CapitalIronGate Capital AdvisorsLauder Partners+11 more

Hydra Hosthydrahost.comin𝕏

Hydra develops Brokkr, an operating system that enables independent data centers to operate AI Factories by providing shared infrastructure, customer access, and monetization tools on a unified network.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingMiami, US

Aaron Ginn(CEO)inAriel Deschapell(Executive Officer)inGarrett Johnson(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardSteve Jang(Director)in

Co-investorsAccelerator VenturesComcast VenturesDisruptive VenturesGraph VenturesHustle FundKindred Ventures+11 more

Hypersciencehyperscience.comin𝕏

Hyperscience builds AI-powered document processing software that automates the reading, understanding, and processing of complex data and documents at scale for enterprises and government agencies.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

Krasimir Marinov(Founder)inAndrew Joinerin

Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Bessemer Venture PartnersDcode CapitalEvolution VC PartnersFirstMark CapitalFlucas Ventures+4 more

ICONiconbuild.comin𝕏

ICON designs and builds architectural structures while providing technology solutions to construction teams to improve building speed and reduce costs.

Construction TechDeep Tech

Jason Ballard(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investors1Flourish CapitalDraper AssociatesEnsemble VCEvolution VC PartnersIndustrious VenturesKrillion Ventures+12 more

Jackpocketjackpocket.comin𝕏Apr 2015Acquired

Jackpocket is a licensed third-party lottery courier app that enables users to order official state lottery tickets via smartphone.

ConsumerFintechMarketplacesNew York, US

Peter J. Sullivan, III(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAdam Rothstein(Director)

Co-investors7GC & CoBullpen CapitalCerity Partners VenturesConductive VenturesDarco CapitalDCM Ventures+13 more

Journey Clinicaljourneyclinical.comin𝕏

Journey Clinical provides ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) for depression, anxiety, and PTSD, partnering patients with licensed therapists and medical teams while coordinating with major insurance providers.

Digital HealthMedical DevicesMental Health

Jonathan Sabbagh(Co-founder & Executive Chairman of the Board)inMyriam Barthes(Co-founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsAble PartnersAlleyCorpCoalition OperatorsFifty YearsMantis CapitalPsyMed Ventures+5 more

Kin Insurancekin.comin𝕏

Kin is a home insurance provider that offers both self-service and agent-assisted policy purchase and management for homeowners.

ConsumerFintechInsurTechChicago, US

Sean Harper(Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer)inLucas Ward(Executive Officer and Director)inSebastian VillarrealinBret Bret HarperinJason Heidkampin

BoardEric Carlborg(Director)in

Co-investors500 GlobalACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSAlpha EdisonAugust CapitalAvanta VenturesBetter Tomorrow Ventures+22 more

Kueskikueski.comin𝕏

Kueski provides digital lending and payment services in Mexico, offering personal loans and a buy-now-pay-later product (Kueski Pay) for online and in-store purchases without a credit card.

FintechMexico City, MX

Adalberto Flores Ochoa(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardPeter Kellner(Director)inPatrick Gallagher(Director)

Co-investorsCapria VenturesCathay InnovationCore Ventures GroupCrunchFundFluent VenturesG Squared+9 more

Laurellaurel.aiin𝕏

Laurel provides AI-powered timesheet automation for professional services firms, helping capture billable hours more accurately and reduce revenue leakage.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Kourosh Zamani(Founder)in

Co-investors01 AdvisorsACME CapitalAIX VenturesGV (Google Ventures)HAWKTAILIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)+8 more

Leeoinsuranceleeoinsurance.comin

LEEO provides commercial auto insurance underwriting using telematics, AI, and data science for fleets and small businesses.

AI & Machine LearningInsurTech

Jeffrey Chen(Founder)in

Co-investorsBattery VenturesFoundation Capital

Manticore Gamesmanticoregames.comin

Manticore Games develops and publishes Out of Time, a co-op roguelite video game, and operates the Core Platform, a user-generated content platform for games and interactive experiences.

Creator EconomyGamingSan Mateo, US

Frederic Descamps(Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer)inJordan Maynard(Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer)inChristian Wilson(Chief Technology Officer)inMatt Camp(Head of Product)in

BoardMitch Lasky(Director)in

Co-investors359 CapitalAtlassian VenturesBitkraft Esports VenturesCorrelation VenturesCrunchFundM Ventures+6 more

Mark43mark43.comin𝕏

Mark43 creates software for public safety and law enforcement agencies.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSNew York, US

Scott Crouch(Co-Founder & Chairman)inMatt Polega(Co-Founder, President, Managing Director UK and Head of Marketing, Communications & Enablement)inFlorian Mayr(Co-Founder & Vice President)in

BoardLarry Bohn(Director)inAlex Finkelstein(Director)inEdward Davis(Director)

Co-investorsAmplo VenturesAvenir Growth CapitalBreyer CapitalEQUIAMGovtech FundGeneral Catalyst+4 more

Master Classmasterclass.com

Online education subscription platform with pre-recorded tutorials and lectures by experts.

David Rogier(Founder)in

Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalAkkadian VenturesBlackbird GiantsBrighter CapitalCleo CapitalEvolution VC Partners+23 more

MBXmemebox.comin

Memebox is a cosmetics and beauty products e-commerce platform that sells makeup items including eyeshadows, blushers, tints, and multi-stick products.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSan Francisco, US

Hyungseok (Dino) Ha(Founder/CEO)in

Co-investorsClick VenturesCota CapitalCowboy VenturesFundersClubMontage CapitalOrbiMed+3 more

Medablemedable.comin𝕏

Medable provides a cloud-based platform for clinical research that uses AI and digital tools to accelerate the development of therapies by improving the quality, reach, and efficiency of clinical trials.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSPalo Alto, US

Michelle Longmire(Founder)Timothy R. Smith(Executive Officer, Director)Perry Robinson(Executive Officer)in

BoardYoung A. Sohn(Director)Richard Lim(Director)inAnna Long(Director)

Co-investorsACVC PartnersConnectivity VenturesHealthX VenturesInformed Ventures Advisors, LlcObvious VenturesSapphire Ventures+5 more

Misfits Marketmisfitsmarket.com𝕏

Misfits Market is an online grocery delivery service that rescues and delivers surplus produce and other food products that would otherwise be wasted due to cosmetic imperfections or supply chain inefficiencies.

Circular EconomyE-commerceFoodTechPhiladelphia</hq_country> <parameter name="hq_country">US

Abhi Ramesh(Founder and CEO)in

Co-investorsAccelBlue CollectiveChapter OneSoftBank Vision FundValor Equity PartnersSound Ventures

MUD\WTRmudwtr.comin𝕏

MUD\WTR produces a functional tea-based beverage containing mushrooms, spices, and adaptogens designed as an alternative to coffee for sustained alertness and overall wellness.

ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessVenice, US

Shane Heath(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsAble PartnersCostella KirschFlucas VenturesMelitas Ventures LlcPure VenturesSelva Ventures+1 more

Mythicalmythical.gamesin𝕏Jun 2023 · $37M

Mythical Games builds blockchain-based games and the Mythical Platform, which lets developers and publishers add a secondary economy and marketplace to their games so players can own and trade in-game items.

Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsGaming

John Linden(Founder)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzAnimoca BrandsGaingelsHashedMoonPayStruck Capital

Mythical Gamesmythicalgames.comin𝕏Jun 2023 · $37M

Mythical Games develops blockchain-enabled games and a platform that allows game developers and publishers to integrate secondary economies (player-to-player trading) into their games.

Crypto & Web3GamingSherman Oaks, US

Jamie Jackson(Director)inJohn Linden(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardSam Englebardt(Director)inAdam Struck(Director)in

Co-investorsa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzArgonautic VenturesBlock.oneCosmic Venture PartnersEOS VC+15 more

New Yorkmitalumniangelsny.comSep 2026

MIT Alumni Angels is a founder network and investment organization that operates regional chapters in Boston and New York, connecting MIT graduates as angel investors and entrepreneurs.

FintechNew York, US

Wan Li Zhu(Founder & Managing Director)in

Co-investorsFairhaven Capital PartnersIrving Place186 VenturesAlumni VenturesBain Capital Tech OpportunitiesBelvedere Strategic Capital+10 more

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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

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Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Exits · 12

6 IPOs · 6 acquisitions · showing 7

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has PROOF made?
PROOF has 101 tracked investments, 12 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does PROOF invest at?
PROOF invests at the Series C, Growth stages.
What sectors does PROOF focus on?
PROOF focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is PROOF located?
PROOF is headquartered in Arlington, US.
Does PROOF lead rounds?
PROOF typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does PROOF co-invest with?
PROOF most often shares deals with Evolution VC Partners, Sand Hill Angels, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), among 576 tracked co-investors.

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Investor Connect - Episode 38 - John Backus of PROOF.VC

Hall Martin · John Backus

Wild Near-Death Experiences: Proof of Heaven | John Burke | Ep:365

Blurry Creatures Podcast · JOHN BURKE

Science, Doctors & 4,000 NDEs: Proof of Life After Death? | Imagine Heaven Podcast with John Burke

Imagine Heaven Podcast with John Burke · JOHN BURKE

PROOF Deep Dives: AI Trends in VC with Thanasis Delistathis and Phil Bronner

Finding PROOF · THANASIS DELISTATHIS

John Backus (NAV.VC & PROOF.VC) hosted by Startup Grind DC

Startup Grind Local · John Backus

Finding PROOF Ep. 62 - K Street Capital

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