Operator-heavy group of repeat innovators that disproportionately backs pre-product deep-tech moonshots addressing civilization-scale problems, and runs 5050 to assistance scientists become founders. Notably, applies a strict Mr. Burns test.
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.
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.
Seed-stage investor in food tech, health tech, and supply-chain/commerce software that leverages Minnesota Fortune 500 relationships for customer pilots and partnerships, providing food-tech expertise and Google startup-program leadership. The firm continues to build its presence across the venture capital landscape.
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.
Co-founds and incubates emerging ventures upwards of 4–18 months inside the Allen Institute for AI's frontier research ecosystem, providing up to $600k, $1M non-dilutive cloud credits, and ~7% SAFE. 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.
