The Perkins Fund
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Late Stage · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
The Perkins Fund invests in people and companies solving unmet market needs through a mix of technology, marketing savvy and hard work. Founded by industry veteran Sonja Hoel Perkins, the fund typically takes minority positions of less than 10% of a round and only selectively takes board seats, instead adding value in fundraising, market positioning and business strategy. It emphasizes long-term relationships with high-character entrepreneurs, and notably over half of its founders are women. It invests across all stages, from seed and startup through late-stage deals.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 17 of 49 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×7Consumer ×6SaaS ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4Direct to Consumer ×3IoT ×3Crypto & Web3 ×2Cybersecurity ×2
HQs:United States×8
Investments · 49 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathPartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
Video platform company acquired by Cisco Systems.
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
Alethea provides an AI risk management platform that monitors online narratives and threats to help organizations identify and mitigate risks to their reputation, operations, and personnel before they escalate into crises.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
Bitsight provides cyber risk intelligence and asset management software that maps enterprise vulnerabilities, prioritizes threats, and measures cyber resilience across an organization's supply chain and extended attack surface.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
Bitwise Investments provides professionally managed cryptocurrency funds and investment products for institutional and individual investors.
Crypto & Web3FintechSan Francisco, US
Hunter Horsley(Founder & CEO)
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
Carbon38 is a wellness and lifestyle brand that offers apparel and products for fitness and active living.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness
Katie Warner Johnson(Co-Founder)
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
MediLedger is a blockchain-based platform that provides real-time contract pricing and customer eligibility alignment between pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, GPOs, and health systems to reduce chargebacks and revenue leakage.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareHealthtech
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
Ditto is an offline-first, edge-native mobile database with peer-to-peer networking capabilities that enables mission-critical systems to operate without constant cloud or internet connectivity.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Adam Fish(Founder & CEO)in
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
Healthy Roots Dolls manufactures dolls designed to celebrate children's beauty and promote self-love.
ConsumerDirect to Consumer
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
Informed provides AI-powered employment and income verification solutions for lenders, using document intelligence and historical lending data to automate applicant verification, reduce fraud, and accelerate loan approvals.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechTiburon, US
Magdalena Yesil(Director)Justin Wickett(Executive Officer, Director)James Ramsey(Director)Jeremy Solomon(Director)
BoardSteve Krausz(Director)
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
KETOS develops an automated water quality and monitoring platform combining hardware, connectivity, software, and services to test water safety and efficiency for cities and businesses.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareIoT<UNKNOWN>, US
Meena Sankaran(Executive Officer, Director)Heidi Patel(Director)Veery Maxwell(Director)Ollen Douglass(Director)
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
San Francisco, US
Caprice Young(Director)Andrew Trader(Director)Stacey Boyd(President)
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
Owlet develops baby sleep monitoring devices and software that provide real-time wellness insights for infants.
ConsumerHealthtechIoTLehi, US
KURT WORKMAN(Executive Officer, Director)EDWARD SCAL(Director)SPENCER TAYLOR(Executive Officer)JORDAN MONROE(Director)
BoardLIOR SUSAN(Director)
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
WRITER is an enterprise AI platform that deploys AI agents to handle execution work, enabling teams to focus on strategic and creative tasks while maintaining brand consistency and compliance standards.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
Brooklyn, US
Frederique Harrel(CEO, President)Nisha Dua(Director)David Harrel(Secretary)
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
Raftr builds community management platforms to help organizations create inclusive spaces where members can connect and engage.
EdTechSaaS
Sue Decker(Founder & CEO)in
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
Sarah Flint designs and sells women's footwear, including pumps, sandals, and Mary Jane styles, direct-to-consumer through its e-commerce platform.
ConsumerDirect to Consumer
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
StyleRow is a project management platform built for interior designers that includes budgeting, invoicing, client dashboards, moodboards, and order tracking features.
Future of WorkSaaS
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
The RealReal is an online marketplace for authenticated luxury consignment, allowing consumers to buy and sell pre-owned designer clothing, accessories, jewelry, watches, and home goods.
Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
UniKey provides mobile credential technology for lock and access control manufacturers, enabling integration with Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and Bluetooth.
HardwareIoTSaaS
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
UrbanSitter operates a marketplace platform where families book childcare, tutoring, pet sitting, housekeeping, and senior care services, while caregivers access flexible job opportunities with transparent pay and client reviews.
ConsumerFuture of WorkMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Lynn Perkins(Co-founder)Andrea Barrett(Co-founder)Vincent Caruso(Director)John Balen(Director)Jessica Steel(Executive Officer, Director)Cynthia Ringo(Director)
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
PartnerSonja Perkins· solo GP
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does The Perkins Fund invest at?
- The Perkins Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does The Perkins Fund focus on?
- The Perkins Fund focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
- Does The Perkins Fund lead rounds?
- The Perkins Fund typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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