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Solo-GP led by chemical engineer Ariana Thacker, investing in consumer-facing science companies (health, climate, life-quality) using a 12+ months-to-replicate defensibility test; ~80% portfolio led by underrepresented founders.
Consilience Ventures is a venture capital firm based in London, England. Founded in 2018, the firm seeks to invest in artificial intelligence, healthcare, and medtech start-ups. They provide start-ups with access to capital, strategic growth and business opportunities, as well as expertise in emerging healthcare technologies and cybersecurity. They also offer a gap analysis process to help start-ups identify and close any potential gaps in their operations or strategies.
CNB Capital is an evergreen, deep-tech focused early-stage venture capital firm with a pan-European scope. The firm seeks to invest in technology-driven companies that have the potential to create a moat and provide defensibility. It provides integrated financial solutions and advice to help companies manage their cash flow, purchase new equipment, and grow. It also offers services such as retirement plans and other employee benefit plans.
Thesis-driven fund transforming manufacturing, logistics, transportation, energy, defense and critical infrastructure into tech-first industrials, leveraging deep industrial expertise and scaled operating experience from Uber to deploy software and AI.
Targets post-traction consumer brands ($500k–$10M revenue), offering hands-on operator-led support—weekly founder calls, financial modeling, ops and capital planning—and a CPG advisory bench (Cargill, Sprouts).
Seed fund investing pre-traction, combining operator, institutional VC, and ecosystem-builder expertise to offer founders deep networks, multi-venture relationships, and active NYC community access.
Contrarian Ventures is an international venture capital fund that invests in innovative and disruptive startups. The fund focuses on investments in Information Technology, Software, Renewable Energy, Logistics, and Energy sectors. Contrarian Ventures offers a range of services to its portfolio companies, including fundraising support, market access, operational guidance, and financial guidance. The team at Contrarian Ventures strives to support founders and help them to realize their visions.
Contrary is a venture fund that invests in early-stage startups and provides them with access to resources, support, and capital. The fund is backed by iconic founders and operators and has a presence in San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles. The fund has invested in over fifty companies, with a focus on software, digital health, and fintech. Contrary's mission is to empower founders to build great companies and help them succeed in the long run.
AI-focused venture firm purpose-built for Software 3.0, founded by Sarah Guo.
Conviction VC is an early-stage venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2017, the firm focuses on investing in B2B SaaS businesses in Europe and the UK. They provide private patient capital and support early-stage companies with the resources, networks, and connections they need to succeed.
Convivialit Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco. It is the venture arm of Pernod Ricard, a French multinational alcoholic beverages company. Convivialit Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage startups in the food and beverage, hospitality, and technology sectors, with a particular emphasis on companies that are leveraging the power of technology to create new and innovative experiences. The firm is committed to helping entrepreneurs bring their vision to life and to supporting companies as they grow and develop.
ConvrtX is a global leader in software incubation, providing services and solutions in business strategy, consulting, legal advising, and product and technology development. The company offers an extensive range of services, from product design and development to cloud and mobile solutions, as well as enterprise solutions for large and small businesses. The company also provides a range of resources, including blogs and other resources, to help customers stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in the software industry.
Cool Climate Collective is an AngelList syndicate that focuses on early-stage investments in climate technology startups. It is led by experienced investors, entrepreneurs, and academics from the climate technology space, and it seeks to provide capital for startups that can make a meaningful impact on the climate crisis. The syndicate aims to connect investors and operators from Silicon Valley and beyond who are at the intersection of climate and technology in order to accelerate investment in the space and, ultimately, make a meaningful impact on climate change.
Coparion is a venture capital firm based in Cologne, Germany, founded in 2016. The firm provides venture capital to help young technology companies achieve their goals, and has an active fund of EUR 275 million. It also provides an online platform to connect startups with investors and mentors, and offers various services such as due diligence and business development support.
Copilot Ventures is a thesis-driven venture debt fund focused exclusively on the future of work and education technology sectors. It provides capital to early-stage companies in the form of debt financing to allow them to grow while maintaining their independence. The fund\u2019s aim is to help entrepreneurs build scalable businesses by providing them with the capital they need to achieve their goals. Copilot Ventures also provides advice and assistance to its portfolio companies, helping them to navigate the complexities of venture debt and the startup world.
Microfund making $100K–$500K first checks into women-led tech companies focused on lifelong learning (early childhood to adult career), offering 25+ years edtech experience and access to educators, buyers, co-investors.
Fintech investor focused on unlocking mass-market wealth and health, backing misfit founders, with deep regulatory relationships and 100% team bonuses and 10% partner carry tied to quantified impact ($67B audited).
Analytics-driven co-investor making rapid decisions (days–two weeks) using a proprietary predictive model, writing small flexible checks ($100k–$4M) across 100+ companies only alongside leads, avoiding board seats or friction.
Cortado Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm investing in overlooked foundational sectors in the United States. The firm's focus is on providing capital and support to early-stage entrepreneurs, with a particular emphasis on female and minority founders. The firm also provides additional resources such as mentorship and resources to help their portfolio companies grow. The firm has offices in San Francisco, New York, and Oklahoma City.
Led by DataRobot’s founder (built $6B+ AI company), the team uses a proprietary AI platform to invent and incubate in Physical AI, AI Production Gap, and AI for Good.
Early-stage, operator-led firm (incl. MasterClass EVP) combining fintech, entertainment and Wall Street experience to provide hands-on support for software and operationally complex physical consumer businesses, distributed LA/NYC/Austin.
The NEO Fund is a venture capital fund operated by Cosmos Capital, a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. The fund focuses on investing in innovative startups and projects that are set to disrupt existing markets or create entirely new ones. Investments are made in the form of equity, debt, and tokens. The fund has a minimum investment requirement of $50K and a maximum of $2M. The fund also has a \u201csmart money\u201d approach, meaning that the team actively engages with their portfolio companies and provides mentorship, resources, and further capital.
Early-stage missing middle investor taking concentrated 10–15%+ stakes in ~35 deals, providing hands-on support via monthly board meetings, sales-call participation, and an in-house BuilderOps for sales, marketing, talent.
\nCountdown is a venture capital firm headquartered in Berlin, Germany. It focuses on early-stage investments in European startups, particularly those in the technology, media and finance sectors. Its mission is to empower founders and entrepreneurs to create and scale innovative ideas that can make a real impact on the world. Countdown invests in high-growth companies that are focused on solving real-world problems through technology, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Big Data. Its portfolio includes companies such as Kreditech, Stocard, and Blacklane.