Seth Levine
InvestorCo-Founder & Partner at Foundry Β· Advisor at RAED Ventures
Colorado
Writes $5M β $15M checks
About
Seth Levine is a venture capitalist and author based in Colorado. He cofounded Foundry, a Boulder-based venture capital firm, in 2006, where he is a partner; the firm manages nearly $4 billion in assets. He also cofounded GoodBread, a small business lending platform, and advises venture funds and companies globally, including in the Middle East and Africa. Levine co-founded Pledge 1%, a global network of companies committing equity, time, and product to their communities, and is active in Colorado's entrepreneurship ecosystem. He has co-authored two books: The New Builders (2021) and the national bestseller Capital Evolution (2025).
ContactΒ· published on Seth's own website
Invests in
ConsumerCrypto & Web3Deep TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareMarketplaces
Beyond investing
- Founded
- Cofounded Foundry, a Boulder-based venture capital firm, in 2006. Cofounded GoodBread, a small business lending platform. Co-founded Pledge 1%, a global network of companies pledging equity, time, and product to their communities.
- Education
- Helped found Macalester College's entrepreneurship program and its student hackathon, the 'Macathon'.
- Boards
- Was a founding board member of StartupColorado, which promotes entrepreneurship outside Colorado's front range. Serves on the Investment Committee of Gary Community Ventures, focused on opportunity for Colorado children and families. Is a Trustee of Macalester College in St. Paul, MN.
- Charities
- Advocates for entrepreneurship and economic development, advising entrepreneurs and policymakers in the U.S., Middle East, and Africa.
- Hobbies
- Is a cyclist, skier, and fan of the outdoors.
- Family
- Lives in Colorado with his wife and their three children.
- More
- Co-authored The New Builders (2021) and the national bestseller Capital Evolution (2025).
From Seth's own website β common ground for a warm intro.
Experience
- Quantum Advantage CapitalPartnercurrent2026 β presentColorado / United Arab Emirates
- Composition ShopInterncurrent2025 β presentLongmont, Colorado, United States
- GoodBreadCo-Foundercurrent2023 β presentLongmont, Colorado, United States
- FoundryPartnercurrent2007 β present
- Pledge 1%Foundercurrent2015 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Mobius Venture CapitalPrincipal2001 β 2013
- FirstWorld CommunicationsVP of Corporate Planning1998 β 2001
Skills & more
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EquitiesE-commerceSocial MediaAcquisitionsExecutive ManagementProduct ManagementBoard of DirectorsPrivate EquitySaaSEnterprise SoftwareStrategyManagementLanguages French (some), ASL
From Seth's professional profile.
Writing
All posts βColleagues at Foundry
Network4
Investors connected to Seth in public investor directories β a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Seth Levine?
- Seth Levine is a venture capitalist and author based in Colorado. He cofounded Foundry, a Boulder-based venture capital firm, in 2006, where he is a partner; the firm manages nearly $4 billion in assets. He also cofounded GoodBread, a small business lending platform, and advises venture funds and companies globally, including in the Middle East and Africa. Levine co-founded Pledge 1%, a global network of companies committing equity, time, and product to their communities, and is active in Colorado's entrepreneurship ecosystem. He has co-authored two books: The New Builders (2021) and the national bestseller Capital Evolution (2025).
- Where does Seth Levine work?
- Seth Levine is Co-Founder & Partner at Foundry.
- What does Seth Levine invest in?
- Seth Levine invests in Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Developer Tools, Hardware, Marketplaces.
- What check size does Seth Levine write?
- Seth Levine typically writes checks of $5M β $15M.
- Where did Seth Levine go to school?
- Seth Levine studied at Macalester College (BA, Psychology, Economics).
- What has Seth Levine written?
- Seth Levine has 1 tracked post on sethlevine.com, including "The Primary Is Tuesday. Vote - and Vote for Phil.".
Same school
Also attended Macalester College15
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