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Slow Ventures

Venture capital

San Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 11 people tracked

Also known as Slow Ventures Creator · SLOW VENTURES, LLC

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Investment thesis

Slow Ventures believes that the most impactful ideas, companies, and industries take time to develop rather than emerging overnight. The firm builds a community grounded in collective experience and driven by curiosity, aiming to understand the full entrepreneurial journey. It invests at the center of technology while also exploring the edges of science, society, and culture. Slow supports curious founders by offering resources, connections, experiences, and empathy, with the goal of helping them build strong, sustainable businesses.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$50K – $1M
HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2011
Last 12 months
15 investments
AUM
$800M
VC funds
14
Tracked investments
245

Team · 11 people

from the firm's website & public directories

What they invest in

from 171 of 245 portfolio companies

SaaS ×50AI & Machine Learning ×43Consumer ×41Fintech ×36Enterprise Software ×28Crypto & Web3 ×20Healthtech ×20Data & Infrastructure ×14

HQs:United States×121United Kingdom×3Ireland×1Netherlands×1Vietnam×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 60 portfolio companies
42%
solo founders
25 of 60 mapped founding teams
54%
repeat founders
of 69 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×252 founders×193 founders×104+ founders×6

Where their founders studiedfrom 66 founders with education data

University of California, Berkeley ×8Stanford University ×6Harvard University ×5The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) ×3UCLA ×3Duke University ×2École Polytechnique ×2Georgetown University ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 69 founders with career history

Stanford University ×5Google ×4General Assembly ×3Benchmark ×2Bridgewater Associates ×2Facebook ×2Matrix ×2Medici ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×4Techstars ×2

6 founders hold a PhD · 7 hold an MBA (of 67 with degree data)

Investments · 245 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 102025 · 52024 · 12022 · 22021 · 12019 · 22018 · 12017 · 32016 · 22015 · 82014 · 540 dated

Allbirdsallbirds.com𝕏NASDAQ: BIRD

Allbirds is a footwear brand that makes shoes using natural and regenerative materials such as merino wool, with a focus on reducing product carbon footprints.

Circular EconomyClimate TechConsumerDirect to ConsumerSan Francisco, US

Timothy Brown(Director)Joseph Zwillinger(Director)Tim Brown(Founder)inRavi Thanawala(Director)Joe Vernachio(Executive Officer, Director)Ann Mitchell(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsAurumBay Bridge Ventures ClimateExpansion Venture CapitalGreat Oaks Venture CapitalIPD CapitalK2 Global+9 more

Amplitudeamplitude.comin𝕏NASDAQ: AMPLMay 2021

Amplitude provides an AI analytics platform that helps companies understand customer behavior and make data-driven product decisions.

Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Spenser Skates(Founder/CEO)inCurtis Liu(Founder/CTO)inJeffrey Wang(Co-founder)inAndrew Casey(Chief Financial Officer)Nathaniel Crook(Chief Commercial Officer)

BoardPat Grady(Director)in

Co-investorsBattery VenturesSequoia Capital91 VenturesBoxGroupDCVC (Data Collective)Felicis Ventures+14 more

Nextdoor (NYSE: 2021)nextdoor.comin𝕏NYSE: NXDR

Neighborhood social network; IPO 2021

AdTechSan Francisco, US

Nirav Tolia(Co-Founder, CEO, President & Chairperson of the Board)inSarah Leary(Co-Founder, Chief of Marketing, Community & Business Operations)inPrakash Janakiraman(Co-Founder & Chief Architect)inDavid Wiesen(Co-Founder (Engineering))inIndrajit Ponnambalam(Chief Financial Officer)Sarah Friar(Former CEO, President & Chairperson)in

Co-investorsAxel Springer Digital VenturesCoatue ManagementComcast VenturesCota CapitalDag VenturesDragoneer Investment Group+18 more

Opendooropendoor.comNASDAQ: OPEN

Opendoor offers instant cash offers for residential properties through real estate agents, allowing sellers to choose between a fast sale or list the home later.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceMarketplacesPropTechPhoenix, US

Eric Wu(Founder & CEO)inKaz Nejatian(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsA*Andreessen HorowitzBlue Lion GlobalCoatue ManagementCrunchFundFelicis Ventures+16 more

Pinterestpinterest.comNYSE: PINS

Pinterest operates a visual discovery platform where users save and browse images organised into boards, used heavily for shopping, recipes and design.

San Francisco, US

Evan Sharp(Co-founder & CDO)Benjamin Silbermann(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ben Silbermann(Co-founder & CEO)inPaul Sciarra(Co-founder)Mike Yang(Executive Officer)Natalie Fair(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesA*ABC QuantACE VenturesAcequia Capital (AceCap)Acumen+56 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)Kevin Shiiba(Executive Officer, Director)Alex Eu(Executive Officer, Director)inKevin Rikio Shiiba(Founder)in

Co-investorsCollaborative FundContraryEvolution VenturesInspired CapitalPROOFUnion Square Ventures (USV)+2 more

Wealthfrontwealthfront.comNASDAQ: WLTH

Wealthfront provides an automated investing account that builds and manages globally diversified portfolios using low-cost index funds for individual investors.

FintechPalo Alto, US

Daniel Carroll(Founder)in

Co-investorsDag VenturesGraph VenturesIndex VenturesMaven VenturesSavano Capital PartnersLAUNCH+1 more

Attack Capitalattack.capitalin✓ verified

Attack Capital is a YC-backed venture builder and AI-focused investment fund that invests in and co-builds early-stage companies using a studio model.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRoboticsSaaSNew York City, US

Kaushik Tiwari(Founder)inSaumik Tiwari(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorGlobal Founders CapitalSoma Capital

Roomiyroomiy.comin✓ verified

Roomiy pre-purchases hotel room nights in bulk through private B2B wholesale channels and pays hotel owners upfront in monthly advances, giving them predictable cash flow without taking on debt.

FintechSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Khalid (Khal) Ladha(Co-Founder & CEO)Duncan Hall(Co-Founder & COO)inKhal Ladha(Founder)in

Co-investorsBetter Tomorrow Ventures

Split your largest billssplitpay.com✓ verified

SplitPay provides payment infrastructure that allows renters to split rent and other recurring expenses into smaller installments.

Fintech

Co-investorsKhosla VenturesThrive CapitalAlpaca VCCorigin VenturesMetaProp

tofuhiretofu.comin𝕏✓ verified

Tofu builds an identity verification system for hiring that validates applicants' credentials to prevent fraud and deepfakes in the recruitment process.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityHR Tech

Co-investorsFounder CollectiveRitual CapitalGeneral CatalystNight CapitalWayfinder Ventures

MyOutfitDec 2024SEC filingmedium confidence

Fort Lauderdale, US

Trevor Barran(Director)Randal Hetrick(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardWill Quist(Director)in

Board seatWilliam Quist· per SEC Form D · $1.5M raise · filed Dec 2024

15Five15five.comin𝕏

15Five provides a strategic performance management platform that helps businesses track employee engagement, performance, and retention through tools like performance reviews, goal tracking, and AI-powered manager coaching.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

David Hassell(Executive Officer, Director)Shane Metcalf(Director)inNazar Ivaniv

BoardBrent Hill(Director)inMatthew Cowan(Director)in

Co-investors500 GlobalGray Line PartnersGutbrain VenturesHouston Angel NetworkMatrixNelstone Ventures+5 more

Ablelendingablelending.com

Co-investorsZenStone Venture Capital

Accion Systemsaccion-systems.com

Boston, US

Natalya Brikner(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Smith(Executive Officer)

BoardDarren Garber(Executive Officer, Director)Danil Subkhankulov(Director)Robert Kaemmerer(Director)Greg Nixon(Director)

Co-investorsAME Cloud VenturesBoeing HorizonX VenturesFounder CollectiveRRE VenturesShasta Ventures

Airtableairtable.comin𝕏Feb 2019acquired by Bending Spoons

Airtable is a San Francisco-based no-code platform that lets teams build apps and workflows on a flexible database.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Howie Liu(Co-Founder and CEO)inAndrew Ofstad(Co-Founder)inEmmett Nicholas(Co-Founder and senior engineering leader)inAmbereen Toubassy(Chief Financial Officer)Paul Ohls(Chief Revenue Officer)David Azose(Chief Technology Officer)

Co-investorsBling CapitalCaffeinated CapitalCoatue ManagementCRV (Charles River Ventures)CSC UpshotDCVC (Data Collective)+25 more

Aleoaleo.org𝕏

Aleo is a Layer-1 blockchain platform powered by zero-knowledge cryptography that enables private, programmable, and scalable applications.

Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechReno, US

Howard Wu(Founder)inMichael Beller(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsCoinbase VenturesA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAmbush CapitalDigital Currency GroupEthereal Ventures Management Ltd.+8 more

ALGOalgorand.comin𝕏

Algorand is a blockchain platform offering institutional-grade infrastructure for decentralized finance, agentic commerce, and real-world asset tokenization with quantum-resistant cryptography and instant transaction finality.

Crypto & Web3FintechQuantum Computing

Silvio Micali(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAndromeda CapitalArrington CapitalBasecamp FundBig Candle CapitalBixin Capital+16 more

Alhenaalhena.aiin𝕏

Alhena is an agentic AI platform for e-commerce brands that spans AI search visibility, personalized shopping assistants, voice and chat customer support, social commerce, and revenue analytics.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail Tech

Nagendra Kumar(Founder)in

Co-investors6th Man Ventures

Amberjackamberjack.com

Amberjack designs and sells footwear focused on premium materials, all-day support, and versatile styling.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Ampleforth Privateampleforth.org𝕏

FORTH DAO is a decentralized autonomous organization that governs the AMPL token and manages treasury assets through community voting, including protocol-owned liquidity and ecosystem grants in the elastic finance space.

Crypto & Web3FintechSan Francisco, US

Brandon Iles(Founder)in

Co-investorsBlack DragonCollab+CurrencyMagnus CapitalPantera CapitalManifold Ventures

Amplioamplio.com

Amplio builds infrastructure to help manufacturers unlock value from surplus inventory and manage circular manufacturing.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainAtlanta, US

Taha Zinifi(Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer)inTrey Closson(Co-Founder and CEO)in

Co-investorsAlloy PartnersAlpaca VCConstruct CapitalCorigin VenturesHigh AlphaHitachi Ventures+1 more

Ampliogetamplio.com

Trey Closson(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlloy PartnersAlpaca VC

Andoando.soin𝕏

Ando is a messaging platform rebuilt to enable AI agents to work as team members alongside humans, providing agents with full context, explicit permissions, and filtered conversation surfacing.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaSSan Diego, US

Ivan ZhouinJohn Paul McNeill(Executive Officer, Director)Thomas Hemmings(Executive Officer)

BoardSofia DolfeinSanti Subotovsky

Co-investorsAccelIndex VenturesTTV Capital

Area 2 Farmsarea2farms.comSep 2025 · $9M

Area 2 Farms operates neighborhood-based organic farms that grow fresh produce within urban ZIP codes, selling weekly harvest baskets directly to local residents.

AgTechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodArlington, US

Tyler Baras(Founder)in

Co-investorsMVP Ventures468 CapitalANIMO VenturesSeven Seven Six

Artart.sy
Assiassi.st
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-investorsBay Bridge Ventures ClimateCanaan PartnersChenel Capital PartnersEvolution VC PartnersHelios CapitalPROOF+2 more

Astra Financeastra.finance

Astra provides an instant payments API that enables faster fund transfers and account funding for investment and trading platforms.

FintechSaaS

Sam M.(Founder)in

Co-investorsFPVGreat Oaks Venture Capital

Atomicatomic.devin

Atomic is a distributed, agent-native alternative to Git that manages source code at the primitive level, capturing intents, patches, and provenance in a cryptographically signed semantic change graph.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Lee Faus(CEO & Founder)

Co-investorsMadrona Venture GroupVermilion Cliffs Ventures

Authenticauthenticinsurance.comin

Authentic builds technology infrastructure for specialized insurance programs, enabling brokers and carriers to develop tailored coverage for specific niches and classes.

Enterprise SoftwareInsurTech

Cole Riccardi(CEO & Cofounder)Kyle Babirad(COO & Cofounder)Saravana Kumar(CTO)

Co-investorsAltai VenturesClocktower VenturesCommerce VenturesCore Venture CapitalUpper90General Atlantic

Avian Labs
Bannermanbannerman.com𝕏Defunct

Bannerman provides a platform that connects clients with vetted security providers and guards, offering transparency and management of security services through a dashboard interface.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Johnny Chin(CEO)inAntoine de Chevigné(Founder/CTO)in

Co-investorsFundersClubY CombinatorInitialized Capital

Bark & Co. (BarkBox)barkbox.com𝕏

BarkBox is a customizable monthly subscription service for dogs that delivers themed boxes containing toys, treats, and chews tailored to individual dog preferences and dietary needs.

ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US

Carly Strife(Founder)Matt Meeker(Founder)Henrik Werdelin(Founder)

Co-investors500 GlobalAugust CapitalLerer HippeauResolute VenturesRRE VenturesVast Ventures

Birchboxbirchbox.com𝕏

Birchbox curates and delivers personalized beauty products monthly to consumers, offering discovery of curated beauty and grooming items.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & FitnessNew York, US

KATIA BEAUCHAMP(Executive Officer, Director)MICHAEL MUTONE(Executive Officer)

BoardMARK SHULMAN(Director)JESSE PUJJI(Director)CLAIRE HOUGH(Director)

Co-investorsElizabeth Street VenturesGlynn Capital ManagementGrace Beauty CapitalLerer HippeauRed Swan VenturesBullish

Birdiesbirdies.comAug 2017

Birdies designs and sells chic, comfort-focused footwear including flats, slides, sneakers, and sandals for women.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerSanta Monica, US

Bianca Gates(Executive Officer, Director)inMarisa Sharkey(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel Philip Nicholls(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsForerunner VenturesNorwest Venture Partners

BloomAPIbloomtext.comin

BloomText provides HIPAA-compliant messaging software built specifically for healthcare organizations.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSSeattle, US

Michael Wasser(Founder/CEO)inHeather Milone(Founder/Executive Business Advisor)in

Co-investorsFifty YearsY CombinatorSection 32

Blue Bottle Coffeebluebottlecoffee.com𝕏May 2015

Blue Bottle Coffee is a specialty coffee company that roasts and sells single-origin coffees, signature blends, matcha, and instant coffee through direct-to-consumer subscriptions and physical cafes, offering curated tasting experiences and a membership rewards program.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechSan Francisco, US

James Freeman(Founder of Issuer)Bryan Meehan(Founder of Issuer)Mike Volpi(Director)

BoardMichelangelo Volpi(Director)Tony Conrad(Director)in

Co-investorsAvant Global LLCBrighter CapitalCollaborative FundGV (Google Ventures)Kindred VenturesRaptor Group+3 more

Boostboost.xyzin𝕏

Boost provides on-chain incentive campaign tools that let teams distribute token rewards to drive user transactions across Farcaster, World, and the open web.

Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintechMarketing TechNew York, US

Brian Flynn(Co-Founder & CEO)

Co-investors6th Man VenturesCollab+CurrencyElectric CapitalFramework VenturesGreylock PartnersLarry Sukernik+3 more

Brandlessbrandless.comJul 2017

US e-commerce company selling own-label food, beauty, personal care and household goods direct to consumers.

San Francisco, US

Tina Sharkey(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardIdo Leffler(Director)in

Co-investorsNext Legacy PartnersCowboy VenturesGV (Google Ventures)JAZZ Venture PartnersNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Redpoint Ventures+1 more

Breakrmusicbreakr.comin𝕏

Breakr provides white-label infrastructure for influencer marketing agencies, including real-time creator payments, receivables underwriting, and working capital financing to bridge net-30/60 brand payment terms.

Creator EconomyFintechMarketing Tech

Co-investorsCosmic Venture PartnersDebut CapitalR/GA VenturesSixty8 CapitalUnknown VenturesAndreessen Horowitz+5 more

Brewsterbrewster.comin

Brewster operates a B2B website where account holders can log in and order products.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerce

Co-investorsUnion Square Ventures (USV)

Brightsidebrightside.comin𝕏

Brightside provides remote mental health care combining personalized psychiatry and therapy through a technology-enabled platform.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthSan Francisco, US

Bradley Kittredge(Executive Officer, Director)Jeremy Barth(Executive Officer, Director)Brad Kittredge(Founder)in

BoardEric Wiesen(Director)inAike Ho(Director)in

Co-investorsBullpen CapitalACME CapitalEastward Capital PartnersObvious VenturesRosecliff VenturesTime BioVentures+4 more

Brit + Cobrit.co

Brit + Co is a digital media company that inspires and educates women through content, online classes, and products focused on creativity and DIY lifestyle.

ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment

Brit Morin(Founder)in

Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersCowboy VenturesLerer HippeauOak Investment Partners

Cadrecadre.com

Cadre partners with investors to provide access to private market alternatives and diversified investment opportunities beyond traditional stocks and bonds.

Fintech

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBreyer CapitalDeclaration PartnersGeneral CatalystInertia VenturesRecharge Thematic Ventures Management Llc

Campus JobApr 2015

New York marketplace matching college students with part-time jobs, internships and entry-level roles from vetted employers.

New York, US

Elizabeth Wessel(Executive Officer, Director)Joel Fliegelman(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsGeneral CatalystIndex VenturesLerer HippeauSV Angel

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 PartnersCrosslink CapitalDigital StrategiesEvolution VC PartnersInvestXIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)+13 more

change-1change.org𝕏

Change.org is an online petition and advocacy platform that enables users to organize campaigns for social and political change.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerGovTechSocialSan Francisco, US

Ben Rattray(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inBenjamin Joffe-Waltin

Co-investorsRethink Impact

Chatouschatous.com𝕏

Chatous operates a chat platform with iPhone and Android apps that pairs individuals based on compatibility and lets them communicate through text, video, and picture sharing.

ConsumerSocial

Checkout51checkout51.com𝕏

Checkout 51 is a cash-back app where consumers add weekly offers on gas, groceries, and everyday items, buy the products in-store, and earn money back by scanning their receipts.

ConsumerMarketing TechRetail Tech

Chiachia.netin𝕏May 2015

Chia develops an open-source blockchain network using Proof of Space Time consensus, designed to significantly reduce energy consumption compared to traditional proof-of-work systems.

AgTechCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintechSouth San Francisco, US

Bram Cohen(Founder, Chairman of the Board, Chief Technology Officer (former CEO 2019-2022))Ryan Singer(Co-Founder (former CEO, 2017-2019))Gene Hoffman(President and Chief Executive Officer; also Co-CEO of Permuto Capital)inMisha Graboi(Chief Financial Officer)Vishal Kapoor(Chief Operating Officer)April Helliwell(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzAndromeda CapitalBreyer CapitalCollab+CurrencyDCM Ventures+7 more

Circanewscircanews.com
Citizencitizen.com𝕏

Citizen operates a platform that aggregates real-time public safety information and alerts to help communities stay informed and respond to emergencies.

ConsumerSocial

Andrew Frame(Founder)

Co-investors8VCBreyer CapitalCity LightEthos VCGreycroftHaystack+5 more

ClassDojoclassdojo.comin𝕏

ClassDojo is a global community platform connecting over 50 million teachers and families to share learning moments through photos, videos, and messages.

EdTechSaaSSocialSan Francisco, US

Sam Chaudhary(Founder/CEO)inLiam Don(Founder/CTO)in

Co-investorsFelicis VenturesFlucas VenturesGSV VenturesImagine K12Kapor CapitalKortschak Investments L.P.+8 more

ClassPassclasspass.comin

ClassPass, based in New York City, runs a subscription service that gives members access to fitness classes and wellness appointments across many independent studios and gyms.

Wellness & FitnessNew York City, US

Payal Kadakia(Executive Officer, Director)Payal Kadakia Pujji(Founder)inRichard Lanman(Executive Officer, Director)Zach Apter(Executive Officer)Tom Aveston(Executive Officer)Jennifer Burke(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Alpaca VCBAM VenturesCorigin VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)Eastward Capital Partners+12 more

Codecademycodecademy.com𝕏acquired by Skillsoft

Codecademy is an interactive online learning platform that teaches coding and technical skills to individuals worldwide.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEdTechNew York, US

Zach Sims(Founder/CEO)inAmjad Masad(Founding Engineer)in

Co-investorsBowery CapitalFlybridge Capital PartnersFounder CollectiveIndex VenturesOwl VenturesUnion Square Ventures (USV)+2 more

Coliving pioneer (NYC) Linkcommon.com

Co-investorsLifeX VenturesMaveronNorwest Venture Partners8VC

Complexpolygoncomplexpolygon.com
Contactuallycontactually.comNov 2015

Media & EntertainmentWashington, US

ZVI BAND(CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT AND TREASURER)ANTHONY CAPPAERT(SECRETARY)Zvi Band(Executive Officer, Director)inAnthony Cappaert(Director)Jeff CarbonellaTony Cappaert

Co-investors500 GlobalBlossom Street VenturesRally Ventures Management, Llc

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Exits · 11

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Slow Ventures made?
Slow Ventures has 82 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Slow Ventures invest at?
Slow Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is Slow Ventures's typical check size?
Slow Ventures typically writes checks of $50K – $1M.
What sectors does Slow Ventures focus on?
Slow Ventures focuses on B2B Marketplaces, Consumer, Creator Economy, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Developer Tools, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Slow Ventures located?
Slow Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Does Slow Ventures lead rounds?
Slow Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Slow Ventures co-invest with?
Slow Ventures most often shares deals with Andreessen Horowitz, Lerer Hippeau, Glynn Capital Management, among 431 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Watch CNBC's full interview with Slow Ventures' Sam Lessin

Sam Lessin · cnbc.com

Watch CNBC's full interview with Slow Ventures co-founder Sam Lessin

Sam Lessin · cnbc.com

Pull AI Data Centers Out of GDP and We're Already in a Recession | Yoni Rechtman, Slow Ventures

Rho · Yoni Rechtman

Why This VC Is Investing $60M Into Creator Entrepreneurs | Megan Lightcap, Slow Ventures

HotStart VC Podcast · Megan Lightcap

Software companies that had moats are learning they aren't moats anymore: Slow Ventures' Sam Lessin

Sam Lessin · cnbc.com

Advice For Startup Founders and Emerging VC Managers from Sam Lessin of Slow Ventures

Foundersuite & Fundingstack: How To Raise Capital · Sam Lessin

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Co-investors · 192

Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.

$500K – $50M
Lerer Hippeau

Lerer Hippeau is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders across sectors, emphasizing investing in companies before they gain wider recognition.

$500K – $2M
General Catalyst

General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.

$30M
Khosla Ventures

Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies focused on technology, mobile, and clean energy sectors, including biotechnology applications. The firm provides capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs developing breakthrough technologies across multiple markets.

$5K – $50M
Kleiner Perkins

Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm that backs founders across technology and life sciences, from early stage through growth.

$500K – $15M
RRE Ventures

RRE Ventures is a boutique early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders across sectors, combining decades of experience with AI-driven analysis throughout the investment lifecycle.

$5M – $15M
Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders to build technology companies.

$4.4M – $214M
Union Square Ventures (USV)

Union Square Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York City that invests at the edge of large markets undergoing transformation from technological and societal pressures.

$1M – $8M
Techstars

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.

$220K
Founder Collective

Founder Collective is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on seed and pre-seed investments across all sectors.

IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)

IVP (Institutional Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm that backs breakout companies at critical inflection points, helping them grow into enduring market leaders.

$15M – $75M
GV (Google Ventures)

GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in artificial intelligence and machine learning since its early days, building a global portfolio of more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.

$250K – $50M
180 more co-investors

AccelNotable CapitalCoatue ManagementLightspeed Venture PartnersGreylock PartnersBenchmarkCraft VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)ACME CapitalFundersClubEntrée CapitalGraph VenturesFounders FundBoxGroupSpark CapitalGreat Oaks Venture CapitalSignalFireObvious VenturesElectric CapitalShasta VenturesB Capital GroupSound VenturesStreamlined VenturesAcrew CapitalRed Swan VenturesThrive CapitalCowboy VenturesRobot VenturesA.Capital VenturesRedpoint VenturesTrue VenturesPlug and Play VenturesBalderton CapitalEniac VenturesSusa VenturesForerunner VenturesCaffeinated CapitalKapor CapitalFloodgateResolute VenturesUpfront VenturesAccompliceUnusual VenturesHaun VenturesMoxxie VenturesBaseline VenturesScribble VenturesTransmedia CapitalNFXNewView CapitalRed Sea VenturesDesigner FundInsight PartnersUnknown VenturesKrakenQuiet CapitalOffline VenturesFlybridge Capital PartnersTodd and Rahul’s Angel FundBullpen CapitalRibbit CapitalVenrockHack VCDCM VenturesTq Ventures LlcInitialized CapitalTribe Capital FirstlookWinklevoss CapitalBetaworks Ventures Management, LlcNext Play VenturesNextGen Venture PartnersWorklife VenturesDreamers VCPolychain CapitalUP PartnersBlueRun VenturesVertex Ventures IsraelRavelin CapitalEnsemble VCMantis CapitalBootstrapLabsEthereal Ventures Management Ltd.Richmond Global VenturesMana VenturesEqual VenturesGrace Beauty CapitalOceans VenturesHorizon CapitalReshapeUberAtomicoSOSVNextView VenturesUpHonest CapitalSciFi VCAccel-KKRLookout VenturesStellar CapitalBond Capital ManagementSouth Park CommonsStride VCPractical Venture CapitalIA VenturesQED InvestorsRevolutionBuckley Ventures Management Company LlcAtlas VentureBase10 PartnersGoodwater CapitalHarrison MetalHanabi CapitalWEEKENDBanana CapitalHustle FundGSV AccelerationWGI GroupGeneral PartnershipAwesome People VenturesCausalFootworkNotion CapitalRenegade PartnersBrainchild HoldingsDnx VenturesVine VenturesSpider CapitalJavelin Venture PartnersUpside PartnershipAmerican Express Ventures (Amex)Lobby CapitalPolygonThe Finger GroupBrand Foundry VenturesFf Venture CapitalKohlberg Kravis RobertsEarl Grey CapitalPrefix CapitalRecursive VenturesFormation GroupZ47Basis Set VenturesOne Way VenturesPresence CapitalGutter CapitalSmash CapitalScalar CapitalThe Venture CollectivecLabsSolana VenturesThink+ Ventures Management, LlcAstanor VenturesArtis VenturesIncisive VenturesCyfrinPrimetime PartnersTrust FundArchetypeBINARY CAPITALCherubic VenturesMiramar Venture PartnersFYRFLY Venture PartnersUnderscore VCCoalition OperatorsKyber Knight CapitalWestern Technology InvestmentFactorial CapitalStellation CapitalXSeed CapitalFrialeDocuSignSaints CapitalMax VenturesCharge VCThe E14 FundJefferiesClayton Dubilier & RiceStartupGymMozilla Ventures25Madison

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