Fundraising FoxTifo
Angel networkPre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Tifo is a small, solo-run venture fund led by Zach Holman that writes $10k-$20k checks into early-stage startups. It focuses primarily on developer tools and sports, favoring 'boring' companies with an emphasis on revenue and proven willingness of customers to pay. B2B, SaaS, and products people pay for are the core interest areas. The fund explicitly avoids crypto, companies that are not venture-scale, and certain founders. Pitches are solicited directly, with a preference for those who include a deck.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Cloud Computing ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Developer Tools ×1Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 1 tracked
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Signadot provides a Kubernetes-native developer platform that simplifies the development of cloud-native applications by enabling faster feedback loops and collaborative testing at scale.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Arjun Iyer(Founder)inAnirudh Ramanathan(Founder)in
Co-investorsRedpoint VenturesMaterialized View CapitalY CombinatorAllison Pickens VenturesEssence Venture CapitalRenegade Partners+1 more
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSignadot · ycombinator.com · May 23, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Tifo invest at?
- Tifo invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Tifo's typical check size?
- Tifo typically writes checks of $10K – $20K.
- What sectors does Tifo focus on?
- Tifo focuses on Developer Tools, Enterprise Software, SaaS, Sports Tech.
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