Nascent-stage, first-money-in partner for technically ambitious founders transforming the physical world (energy, defense, infrastructure, space, advanced manufacturing). Standing apart by underwriting elevated technical and regulatory risk.
Ranked by shared stages, industries, geography, cheque size and investor type. 400 related investors in the directory.
Stealthy investor across frontier sectors (space, biotech, AI) making sub-$500K average checks into technically complex startup ventures with exceptional defensibility and operational guidance from GP Rob Ness’s 2% Rule. Through targeted capital deployment, the fund plays an active role in the startup ecosystem.
Early investor in AI applications and infrastructure, led by active AI practitioners Socher, Manning, and Goldbloom who continue hands-on research and company-building, providing domain expertise and founder partnership. The firm continues to build its presence across the venture capital landscape.
Headed by consumer-brand operator Susan Lyne and born of #BUILTBYGIRLS, they use a internally developed Polyculture thesis and data from 100+ female-led companies to guide company builders exploring polycultural markets.
Champions mission-driven company builders harnessing science and technology to deliver on the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Seed investor making repeatable first institutional checks ($100K–$500K) into pre-vetted, capital-efficient tech-enabled startup ventures (biotech to industrial AI) via a proprietary curated deal network and Wall Street finance discipline. Through targeted capital deployment, the fund plays an active role in the startup ecosystem.
Zeros in on unsexy, antiquated markets (warehousing, real estate, adult incontinence), avoids crypto/VR/drones, and runs alumni-focused Company builders Programs (Palantir, Rippling, Amazon) plus a Quit-by-Christmas support program.
