Targets pre-incorporation and pre-seed visual-technology-driven early-phase companies using computer vision, ML, and AI; led by a founder with 25+ years' visual-media experience and features a decade-built Vision Summit network. With a disciplined investment approach, the team drives value for both founders and investors.
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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.
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.
Pre-seed firm (leads $500K–$2M rounds) guaranteeing funds in 10 business days via Pre-Seed Fast Track, providing serial-founder, operator, and Ph.D.-level technical expertise for biobanking, robotics, bio tooling. The firm continues to build its presence across the venture capital landscape.
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.
