Fundraising FoxWaymakers
AcceleratorPre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Waymakers focuses on AI companies navigating scale-stage growth, operational complexity, and responsible scaling. Its program targets founders moving from post-product-market-fit challenges toward Series A and sustainable growth. Rather than offering advice or introductions alone, Waymakers embeds seasoned operators who have scaled billion-dollar companies directly into founding teams to execute on specific growth milestones such as go-to-market strategy and organizational scaling. The program is structured around real operational goals rather than demo days, is designed to evolve with the company, and emphasizes building durable companies while preserving founder control. It also connects founders with mission-aligned investors.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×1LegalTech ×1
HQs:United States×1
Portfolio companies · 1 tracked
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Enterprise SoftwareLegalTechSan Francisco, US
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Co-investorsY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzCRV (Charles River Ventures)Long Journey Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesRegbase · ycombinator.com · Apr 16, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Waymakers invest at?
- Waymakers invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Waymakers focus on?
- Waymakers focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamWhen Built with Purpose, We All Rise | Lakshmi Nidamarthi
TEDx Talks · Lakshmi Nidamarthi
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