Runway
Venture capitalNew York City · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
The Runway Fund offers early-stage startups fast, standardized funding paired with mentorship from a network of experienced founders. Qualifying startups can choose between equity funding or convertible loans, and the fund leverages its founder network to remotely mentor selected companies. It invests in startups across the globe from its New York City base, framing its mission around helping promising startups survive and grow through challenging periods such as the Covid-19 pandemic.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 1 of 2 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Developer Tools ×1Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathNew York, US
Board seatAnastasios Germanidis· per SEC Form D · $50M raise · filed Dec 2022
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AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
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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.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Runway invest at?
- Runway invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Runway focus on?
- Runway focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Runway located?
- Runway is headquartered in New York City, US.
- Does Runway lead rounds?
- Runway typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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