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Vast Ventures

Venture capitaloperating company · company profile

Ft. Lauderdale · Pre-Seed–Series B · 3 people tracked

Also known as 'https://www.vastvc.com/ · VAST VENTURES MANAGEMENT LLC

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Investment thesis

Vast Ventures describes itself as a manifesto-driven venture fund focused on backing disruptive companies with global impact. Its stated goals include improving worldwide health and happiness, promoting resource sustainability for future generations, increasing human potential and productivity, boosting knowledge, empathy and connectedness, and disrupting industries that resist these aims.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 13, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series B
Check
$100K – $1M
HQ
Ft. Lauderdale, New York, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2004
Private fund assets
$451.9M
VC funds
17
Tracked investments
52
Unicorns
2
IPOs
1
Acquisitions
7

Team · 3 people

from the firm's website
Aniq Rahman· Managing Partnerin𝕏

Aniq Rahman is an operator-investor who runs high-growth healthcare company Fabric, was Moat president (Oracle acquired it for $850M), and built a platform via major acquisitions including Walmart's telehealth.

Doug Chertok· Managing Partnerin𝕏

Doug Chertok runs Vast Ventures, a venture fund focused on disruptive companies aiming for global impact. The fund organizes its thesis around goals including improving worldwide health and happiness, promoting resource sustainability, increasing human potential and productivity, expanding knowledge and connectedness, and disrupting industries that resist those goals. Its portfolio spans AI, e-commerce infrastructure, advertising technology, and LATAM-focused startups, including companies such as Alexi, ASAPP, SafeGraph, and Yieldmo.

Sean McCroskey· Senior Associatein

Sean McCroskey publishes the long-running newsletter Welcome to the Stage, telling in-depth founder stories that tie global startup trends to local scenes, and built ecosystem programs and city founder guides.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Vast Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 34 of 52 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×12Consumer ×7Enterprise Software ×7SaaS ×7Healthtech ×6Marketing Tech ×5Digital Health ×4E-commerce ×4

HQs:United States×23Canada×2Chile×2Argentina×1Colombia×1United Kingdom×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 10 portfolio companies
40%
solo founders
4 of 10 mapped founding teams
38%
repeat founders
of 16 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×42 founders×23 founders×34+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 15 founders with education data

Universidad del Valle (CO) ×2University of California, Berkeley ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 15 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×4Computer Science ×3Business & Management ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 16 founders with career history

Twilio ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×2Y Combinator ×2

Investments · 52 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 12023 · 12022 · 42021 · 62020 · 12017 · 32016 · 12015 · 32014 · 12013 · 12012 · 22010 · 125 dated

Ginkgo Bioworksginkgo.bioin𝕏NYSE: DNAMar 2015

Ginkgo Bioworks builds autonomous labs that accelerate bioengineering for applications in pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial biotechnology.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechRoboticsBoston, US

Jason Kelly(Founder)inReshma Shetty(Founder)inBarry Canton(Founder)inAustin Che(Founder)inTom Knight(Founder)inBartholomew Canton(Executive Officer)

Co-investors11.2 CapitalAllen Institute for AI (AI2) IncubatorAzure Capital PartnersB3 HoldingBlue Owl CapitalCannage Capital+62 more

Alexialexi.comin𝕏

Alexi builds private cloud AI infrastructure for law firms, enabling intelligent systems that connect knowledge, workflows, and data while maintaining client control and security.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechToronto, CA

Mark Doble(CEO at Alexi)in

Co-investorsBeresford VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Draper AssociatesDrive CapitalFf Venture CapitalForefront Venture+1 more

Ampathyampathy.comPre-Seed · Jul 2023

Co-investorsGreen Cow Venture CapitalQuake CapitalObvious Ventures

ASAPPasapp.comin𝕏

ASAPP develops AI software for customer service and contact center operations, including generative AI agents and a customer experience platform.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York, US

Gustavo Sapoznik(Founder)inPriya Vijayarajendran(Chief Executive Officer)inJo-Anne Sinclair(Executive Officer)inKatie Stein(Chief Executive Officer)in

BoardJames Montgomery(Director)inJohn Doerr(Director)in

Co-investorsKleiner PerkinsArmada Investment AGCollective LiquidityEmergence Capital PartnersJC2 VenturesMarch Capital Partners+4 more

Astroastronauts.idin

ASTRO is an e-commerce platform offering daily essentials including fresh produce, frozen meat, beverages, snacks, household products, beauty items, and private label products through its Astro Goods and Astro Kitchen brands.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Co-investorsAC VenturesAccelCapria VenturesEndeavor CatalystFJ LabsLightspeed Venture Partners+4 more

BarkBoxbark.co𝕏Seed · Jul 2012 · $2M

BARK offers subscription products for dogs, including BarkBox and Super Chewer monthly themed boxes of toys, treats, and chews, along with dental health and wellness products.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US

Henrik Werdelin(Director)inMatt Meeker(Director)Carly Strife(Executive Officer)

Co-investors3Spoke Capital500 GlobalAugust CapitalBoxGroupFounders Circle CapitalLerer Hippeau+6 more

Black Crow Aiblackcrow.aiinMar 2021

Black Crow provides AI-powered analytics and personalization software for e-commerce brands to understand customer behavior and deliver tailored shopping experiences.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechNew York, US

Richard Harris(Founder)inJoel Goldman(Founder)inDamon Tassone(Founder)

BoardShehzad Khan(Founder)in

Co-investorsBloomberg BetaGood FriendsHabitat PartnersImaginary Venture CapitalInterlock PartnersInterplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc+4 more

Boostableboostable.comMar 2015 · $3.2MAcquired

Boostable provides advertising tools that enable sellers and brands to promote listings on marketplaces while collecting performance data.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US

Selcuk Atli(CEO)inAlex Chang(CTO)inNeil Scott Rafer(Director)

Co-investors500 GlobalScrum VenturesY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesAlpana VenturesAmasia+12 more

Chameleonchameleon.ioin

Chameleon builds no-code software that personalizes user experience within products by adapting to individual user journeys.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsMarketing TechSaaSVancouver, CA

Pulkit Agrawal(Founder)inBrian Norton(Founder)in

Co-investorsTrue VenturesMatrixSmartWare.techVery Serious VenturesHiventures

clicOHclicoh.cominSeed

ClicOH provides fulfillment, warehousing, and last-mile delivery services for e-commerce businesses across Latin America.

E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainBuenos Aires, AR

Agustin Novillo Saravia(Founder)inJuan Martin Altamirano(Founder)inEmiliano Segura(Founder)inLaura Fernandez(HR)Daniela Guidalevich(Head of HR)

Co-investorsAmador HoldingsCarao VenturesDigital HorizonDVCFundersClubImmeasurable+19 more

Commons Cliniccommonsclinic.comSeed · Sep 2021 · $6M

Commons Clinic is an orthopedic care provider offering treatment for spine, joint, and sports medicine conditions, along with preventive health services such as full-body MRI and biomarker labs.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessAustin, US

Brad Hively(Director)inNick Aubin(Founder)inPaulo Marques Da Costa(Executive Officer, Director)Prithviraj Singha Roy(Director)in

BoardJohn Loser(Director)inDavid Berry(Director)in

Co-investorsAverin CapitalCourtside VenturesFloating PointGaingelsNorth South VenturesSteelSky Ventures+2 more

ConcertoCareconcertocare.comin𝕏Series B · Feb 2022 · $105M

ConcertoCare provides coordinated in-home and center-based medical, behavioral, and social care for seniors and adults with complex care needs who have Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or Medicare+Medicaid coverage.

Digital HealthHealthtechLongevity

Co-investorsAtento CapitalObvious VenturesSteelSky VenturesAddeparArboretum VenturesDeerfield Management Company+1 more

David Energydavidenergy.comin𝕏Pre-Seed · Mar 2020 · $2M

David Energy builds technology to enable electricity grids powered by 100% clean, renewable energy.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareNew York, US

James McGinniss(Founder)inAhmed Salman(Founder)inBrian Maxwell(Founder)inAhman Salman(Founder)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBlue Ivy VenturesBoxGroupCathay InnovationDesigner FundEqual Ventures+8 more

Eight Sleepeightsleep.com𝕏Seed

Eight Sleep manufactures a smart bed system called the Pod that provides personalized temperature control, elevation adjustment, and integrated sound for sleep optimization.

ConsumerHardwareIoTWellness & FitnessNew York City, US

Matteo Franceschetti(CEO)inMassimo Andreasi Bassi(CTO)inAlexandra Zatarain(CMO)inAndrea Ballarini(COO)Brian Chen(Advisor)Keith Myers(Recruiting Manager)

Co-investorsAltra VentureAntiAzure Capital PartnersBlue Scorpion InvestmentsCapital B Private HoldingsComcast Ventures+74 more

Elite Dailyelitedaily.com𝕏

Elite Daily is a digital media outlet publishing entertainment, celebrity, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and wellness content aimed at a young, primarily female audience.

ConsumerMedia & Entertainment

David Arabov(Cofounder)Jonathon Francis(Cofounder)

Co-investorsSocial StartsGreycroftRed Sea Ventures

Emergence Softwareemsoft.com

Rollup of profitable B2B software applications

Co-investors53 StationsAsymmetric Capital Partners

FitMobfitmob.comJan 2015Acquired

Fitmob was a San Francisco fitness marketplace offering app-based group workouts and gym subscriptions, acquired by ClassPass in 2015.

San Francisco, US

Rajil Kapoor(Executive Officer, Director)Paul Twohey(Executive Officer)hannah kim(Founder)in

BoardTim Chang(Director)

Co-investorsExpansion Venture CapitalHemisphere Ventures LLCHinge CapitalMoonshots CapitalRocketship.vcTime Zero Capital+5 more

Ginkoheyginko.comin

Ginko offers a tap-in, tap-out device and system that helps children build healthy screen-time habits by making each use of technology an intentional choice, and connects kids' online interests to real-world activities.

ConsumerHardwareWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsAzure Capital PartnersSwizzle VenturesWildwood VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Felicis VenturesiGlobe Partners+1 more

Gobblegobble.comin𝕏Seed · Sep 2017acquired by Intelligent Foods

Gobble is a meal kit delivery service that provides pre-prepped ingredients and recipes designed for home cooks to prepare fresh dinners in 15 minutes.

ConsumerFoodTechSan Francisco, US

Ooshma Garg(CEO)in

BoardAjay Chopra(Director)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBling CapitalCollaborative FundY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesCorrelation Ventures+10 more

Guidebook Inc.guidebook.comin𝕏

Guidebook builds event management software for event planners and organizers to focus on attendee engagement rather than logistical operations.

SaaS

Stewart Price(President)in

Co-investorsMosaic VenturesMHS Capital

Houmhoum.comin𝕏Seed · Oct 2021

Houm is a proptech platform that helps property owners list and rent residential properties in Latin America.

MarketplacesPropTechSantiago, CL

Benjamín Labra(Founder)inNicolas Knockaert(Founder)inBenjamin Ignacio Labra Zelaya(Executive Officer, Director)Benjamin Labra(Founder)inIan Lee(Founding Software Engineer)Juan Pablo Zepeda(Head of Operations)in

Co-investorsCapria VenturesCathexis VenturesCM VenturesEmles Venture PartnersFoundersX VenturesMagma Partners+25 more

Juno Medicaljuno.careSeed · Jul 2021 · $5M

Juno is a family-focused healthcare provider offering primary care, urgent care, women's health, pediatrics, mental health, rheumatology, and weight management services in a modern, welcoming environment with transparent pricing and extended hours.

Digital HealthHealthtech

Akili Hinson MD MBA(Founder)in

Co-investorsGaingelsHabitat PartnersInnovestor VenturesNext VenturesRareBreed VenturesSerena Ventures+9 more

Kiipkiip.meOct 2010Defunct

Kiip was a US mobile advertising and rewards network that delivered brand rewards to app users at moments of achievement.

Co-investorsHinge CapitalHummer Winblad Venture Partners (HWVP)Transmedia CapitalTrue VenturesCrosslink CapitalNorth Atlantic Capital+2 more

Kinemakinema.com𝕏Seed · May 2021 · $2M

Kinema is a streaming platform offering documentaries and films across genres such as drama, comedy, and music, with content presented by various film distributors.

ConsumerMedia & Entertainment

Christie Marchese(Founder)inRish Aggarwal(Founder)in

Co-investorsHelmKindred VenturesAndreessen HorowitzGalaxy InteractiveHuman VenturesI2BF Global Ventures+5 more

Kloutklout.comDefunct

Application that measures and ranks its users according to online social influence by using social media analytics

Co-investorsFf Venture CapitalKleiner PerkinsMichael OvitzSaints CapitalUNCOMMON DENOMINATORVenrock+2 more

Lygoslygos.comin𝕏Series A

Lygos uses genetically engineered microorganisms to produce industrial chemicals from sugar feedstocks, focusing on compounds where fermentation offers cost advantages compared to fossil fuel-based manufacturing.

Climate TechHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Eric Steen(CEO)inJeffrey A. Dietrich(Executive Officer, Director)inJay D. Keasling(Director)Jeffrey Dietrich(CTO)in

BoardLeonard Katz(Director)

Co-investorsFifty YearsFundersClubJude GomilaLG Technology VenturesY Combinator10x Founders+10 more

Mechanizemechanize.workin𝕏

Mechanize builds simulated environments and evaluation benchmarks for training and testing frontier coding agents on software engineering tasks such as building features, deploying applications, and debugging code.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper Tools

Co-investorsAdam D’Angelo

Moatmoat.comAcquired

Ensures consumer brands attract their consumer's attention online

Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalBowery CapitalFounder CollectiveLerer HippeauMayfield Fund

OpenXopenx.cominFeb 2012

OpenX is a supply-side platform (SSP) for digital advertising that uses AI, data leadership, and proprietary identity technology to manage ad inventory and targeting.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningNot specified on page, US

DAMON REEVE(Director)inTIM CADOGAN(Executive Officer, Director)inJoshua Metzger(Interim CEO)in

BoardNINO MARAKOVIC(Director)inANDREW Scott BRACCIA(Director)BERNARD DALLE(Director)in

Co-investorsChartline Capital PartnersDag VenturesIndex VenturesLocalGlobeMitsui Global InvestmentPresidio Ventures+7 more

Ophelosophelos.comJul 2022

Ophelos operates a debt resolution platform focused on helping people manage and repay debt through an approach centered on empathy and understanding.

AI & Machine LearningFintechLondon, GB

Amon Ghaiumy(Founder)inFilip Polbratt(Founder)Quirijn Kleppe(Founder)

Co-investorsAlbionVCFly VenturesForm VenturesAlbion Capital GroupMMC Ventures

P-1 AIp-1.ai

P-1 AI builds Archie, an AI agent designed to function as a junior mechanical and electrical engineer that integrates into engineering teams and uses the same design tools as human engineers.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechSan Francisco Bay Area, US

Paul Eremenko(Founder)inAdam Nagel(Founder)Aleksa Gordic(Founder)

Co-investorsLerer HippeauNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Radical VenturesSchematic VenturesVillage GlobalPredictive VC+1 more

Pagalooppagaloop.comin𝕏Seed

Pagaloop is an SDK and API platform that enables developers to embed government payment collection directly into their applications, supporting taxes, permits, and municipal services across Mexico City and federal agencies.

Developer ToolsFintechGovTechMexico City, MX

Gerardo Briones(Founder)inCarlos Cruz(Founder)inLUIS FERNANDO DOSAL G(Founder)inAlejandro Servín(COO)

Co-investorsBridge LatamNazcaY CombinatorHarvard Management CompanyNucleus DNAVenture Investment Associates

Poliglotapoliglota.orgin𝕏Seed · May 2021 · $3M

Poliglota offers conversational language learning programs for English and other languages, combining group coaching sessions, practice clubs, and AI-powered practice through a method validated by Harvard research.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSantiago, CL

Nicolas Fuenzalida(Founder)inCarlos Aravena(Founder)inJose Sanchez(Founder)inCarlos Vicente Aravena Espinoza(Executive Officer, Director)Bruno Vicenzi(COO)María José(Chief Human Resources Officer)

Co-investorsCapria VenturesInvexor Venture PartnersY CombinatorChileGlobal VenturesFen VenturesHarvard Management Company+4 more

Recombinerecombine.comMar 2014 · $3.3MAcquired

Recombine was a New York-based clinical genetics company offering expanded carrier screening (CarrierMap) and non-invasive prenatal testing (ChromoMap) to assess genetic and chromosomal risks for prospective parents.

New York, US

Alexander Bisignano(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMathias Turck(Director)Santiago Munne(Director)in

Co-investorsFirstMark CapitalNat Turner

Rowndrownd.aiin𝕏Seed

Rownd AI manufactures fully autonomous drones equipped with edge-based intelligence and satellite/cellular redundancy to remove operator dependency, currently deployed with U.S.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsRaleigh, US

Robert Thelen(Founder)inMatt Hamann(Founder)Rachel Orrino(Founder)inMatt H.(Founder)inRachel Radulovich(Head of Design)Bobby Radford(Software Engineer)

Co-investorsUncorrelated VenturesY CombinatorACADEMY INVESTORAlumni VenturesAsymmetry VenturesBetaworks Ventures Management, Llc+12 more

Safe graphsafegraph.comin𝕏Series A · Apr 2017 · $16M

SafeGraph builds and maintains a global dataset of information about physical places, updated monthly, for application developers and analytics teams.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSDenver, US

Auren Hoffman(Founder)inBrent Perez(Founder)inJason Richmanin

BoardCharles Songhurst(Director)Alexander Rosen(Director)in

Co-investorsAkkadian VenturesClocktower VenturesCorazon CapitalDnx VenturesFJ LabsFlex Capital Partners+9 more

Sollis Healthsollishealth.cominSeries A · Jan 2022 · $30M

Sollis Health operates a telehealth and urgent care platform staffed by experienced emergency medicine physicians and clinicians from top hospitals.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US

Brad OlsoninDr. Scott Braunstein(Chief Medical Officer)

Co-investorsAtento CapitalBlack Jays Venturesblue 9 capitalCrosscourt VenturesForesite CapitalFriedom+4 more

Soma WaterinJul 2013Acquired

Soma designs sustainable water filtration and hydration products sold direct to consumers with a filter subscription service.

San Francisco, US

Michael Del Ponte(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardIdo Leffler(Director)inSteve Anderson(Director)Brett Brewer(Director)Rohan Oza(Director)

Co-investorsBaseline VenturesCollaborative FundCowboy VenturesForerunner VenturesJAZZ Venture PartnersLerer Hippeau

Troopstroops.aiSep 2016 · $7Macquired by Salesforce

Troops was a revenue communications platform that connected CRM systems like Salesforce to messaging tools such as Slack and Microsoft Teams, delivering real-time alerts and workflows for sales teams.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSNew York, US

Daniel Reich(Executive Officer, Director)Joseph Scott Britton Jr.(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardChris Fralic(Director)in

Co-investorsAspect VenturesChicago VenturesFounder CollectiveNextView VenturesOwl CapitalParade Ventures+4 more

Truoratruora.comin𝕏Series A · Feb 2022

Truora provides digital identity verification and background check solutions for businesses, enabling secure user onboarding and fraud prevention across financial services, e-commerce, marketplaces, and other industries in Latin America.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSCali, CO

Daniel Bilbao(Founder)inDavid Cuadrado(CTO)inMaite Muniz Telleria(Founder)inCesar Pino(Founder)inMaria Teresa Muniz Telleria(Director)David Cuadrado Cabrera(Director)

Co-investors17SigmaAccelKaszek VenturesMagma PartnersMAYA Capital VenturesOpera Ventures+5 more

Warranthellowarrant.comin𝕏Apr 2025

Warrant is an AI platform that helps marketing and compliance teams review and approve creative assets, employee social media, and marketing materials against regulatory and brand standards.

FintechLegalTechMarketing TechSaaSDurham, US

Austin Melonie Carroll(Founder)in

Co-investorsLegalTechTechstarsBrickyardCapitalize VC

Yieldmoyieldmo.cominJun 2017

Yieldmo is an advertising platform that uses AI and custom ad formats, attention signals, and predictive format selection to help brands create and deliver tailored ad experiences.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechNew York, US

Michael Yavonditte(Executive Officer, Director)inTodd Coleman(Chief Architect and Co-Founder)inRichard Eaton(Executive Officer)

BoardEric Nordlander(Director)Doug Chertok(Director)inAllison Goldberg(Director)in

Co-investorsARC Angel FundComcast VenturesDace VenturesEscalate Capital PartnersFf Venture CapitalGV (Google Ventures)+4 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Astro DigitalBehaVRClipboardConductorFirstFuelGobblerModriaPlanetary ResourcesQuigoSimply Measured

Exits · 8

1 IPOs · 7 acquisitions · showing 3

Ginkgo BioworksNYSE: DNAGobbleacq. by Intelligent FoodsTroopsacq. by Salesforce

Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Vast Ventures made?
Vast Ventures has 52 tracked investments, 8 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Vast Ventures invest at?
Vast Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
What is Vast Ventures's typical check size?
Vast Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
What sectors does Vast Ventures focus on?
Vast Ventures focuses on Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Vast Ventures located?
Vast Ventures is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, US.
Does Vast Ventures lead rounds?
Vast Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Vast Ventures co-invest with?
Vast Ventures most often shares deals with Ff Venture Capital, Lerer Hippeau, Sapphire Ventures, among 98 tracked co-investors.

Co-investors · 55

Gaingels

Gaingels is a large venture investor that co-invests alongside lead VCs in companies committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, while advocating for LGBTQ+ representation and equity of access in venture capital.

$200K – $500K
Felicis Ventures

Felicis is a venture capital firm that backs early-stage founders, investing primarily at Seed and Series A across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and defense, global resilience and energy, and health and bio.

$500K – $15M
Khosla Ventures

Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs bold, early-stage, technology-driven companies across deep tech and other sectors, providing hands-on 'venture assistance' to help founders build category-defining businesses.

$100K – $20M
Founder Collective

Founder Collective is a seed and pre-seed stage venture capital firm that invests across sectors, describing itself as sector agnostic and anti-thematic.

Both backed · 3
FJ Labs

FJ Labs is an early-stage investment firm specializing in marketplaces and network-effect businesses, taking an angel-style co-investment approach alongside institutional venture funds worldwide.

$100K – $3M
First Round Capital

First Round Capital is an early-stage venture firm partnering with founders at the very first stages of company creation, backing companies from angel through seed with hands-on support across GTM, recruiting, and operations.

Both backed · 3
$100K – $20M
BoxGroup

BoxGroup is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups at their earliest stages.

$250K – $1M
Mayfield Fund

Mayfield is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage consumer and marketplace companies, backing founders from inception through IPO.

Both backed · 3
$500K – $12M
Sapphire Ventures

Sapphire Ventures partners with expansion-stage enterprise software companies, aiming to help them become category leaders. Its Platform team of operators supports portfolio companies with customer introductions, go-to-market talent, and growth advisory.

Both backed · 2
$5M – $20M
FirstMark Capital

FirstMark Capital is a venture capital firm that backs founders and accelerates them through a platform providing access to networks, customers, and top talent.

Both backed · 2
$500K – $8M
Obvious Ventures

Obvious is a venture capital firm focused on supporting founders building solutions to humanity's largest challenges across planetary health, human health, and economic health.

Both backed · 2
$250K – $6M
Soma Capital

Soma Capital is a venture capital firm that backs founders building category-defining technology companies, emphasizing close, early relationships with ambitious entrepreneurs.

Both backed · 2
$100K – $300K
▶43 more co-investors

Collaborative FundLowercarbon CapitalFounders FundBessemer Venture PartnersGreylock PartnersQuiet CapitalRRE VenturesBling CapitalSignalFireRidge VenturesBAM VenturesKindred VenturesWGI GroupThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Torch CapitalClocktower VenturesFounders Circle CapitalArkitekt VenturesDeerfield Management CompanyFortress Investment GroupArtist CapitalMHS CapitalFriedomNotable CapitalUnknown VenturesAtomicoPioneerFloodgateNext47Catapult CapitalLowercase CapitalOperator LPSocial LeverageArray Ventures Management Llc8-Bit CapitalNFXGutter CapitalUnstoppable DomainsLightShed VenturesDay One Venturessuper{set}iHeartMediaOriginal Capital

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