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Subversive Capital

Crossover fund

New York · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Subversive Capital invests in radical ideas designed to subvert the status quo, defy established norms, and disrupt their respective industries. The firm believes in the transformative power of innovation across a wide range of domains, and expresses that conviction through multiple vehicles: venture investing, public market investing, whistleblower financing, and exchange-traded funds. This multi-strategy approach reflects a willingness to operate in both private and public markets and to back non-traditional, contrarian bets.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
New York
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2015

Team · 1 people

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Leland Henschin

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Subversive Capital invest at?
Subversive Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Subversive Capital focus on?
Subversive Capital focuses on Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, SaaS.
Where is Subversive Capital located?
Subversive Capital is headquartered in New York.

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