Science Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingVista · Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked
Also known as SCIENCE VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC
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Investment thesis
Partners with founders before first investment to build companies from scratch, using its offshore product-development team and TikTok/influencer marketing, stays involved through exit, targeting hidden consumer dissatisfaction.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 1 of 4 portfolio companiesConsumer ×1Hardware ×1IoT ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 22020 · 14 dated
chargeFUZE operates a network of rentable mobile power bank charging stations that let people rent a battery via an app, charge on the go, and return it to any station.
ConsumerHardwareIoT
Brandon Afari(Cofounder)in
Co-investorsPalm Tree Crew InvestmentsVeridical VenturesBain Capital VenturesSunday Ventures
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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 Science Ventures invest at?
- Science Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Science Ventures focus on?
- Science Ventures focuses on Consumer, Crypto & Web3, EdTech, Fintech, FoodTech, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech.
- Where is Science Ventures located?
- Science Ventures is headquartered in Vista, US.
- Does Science Ventures lead rounds?
- Science Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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Techstars is a startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds ambitious founders and provides capital, mentorship, and access to a global network of investors, operators, and corporate partners.
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Uber is a technology company operating multisided platforms that connect consumers with ride services, transit, delivery of food and groceries, and freight shipping across more than 70 countries and 15,000+ cities.
Foundation Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that commits to founders at the idea stage and maintains long-term relationships with portfolio companies through their growth journey.
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