What we believe

These 7 core beliefs form the foundation of why (and how) we invest. They guide all our decisions, and they’re the best way to understand us.

Technology has the power to 
transform the world.

We believe in technology’s ability to solve problems and disrupt the global landscape — across industries, disciplines, populations, and continents. Whether it’s improving service delivery, democratizing access to resources, simplifying collaboration, or tackling other social challenges, we want to help today’s innovators make a difference.

We’re committed to supporting your vision for making society and the world a better place.

Mission-driven founders form the heart and soul of any generational company.

We back mission-driven entrepreneurs — people who will stop at nothing to solve the problem or pain point they believe they’re meant to solve. 
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That drive sometimes comes from deeply personal experiences. It’s also sometimes “just always been there.” 
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Regardless of where it comes from, this obsession is what leads these founders to build and lead teams that can withstand the ups and down of generational company-building.
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The founders we partner with are taking big swings — we exist to help them bring their vision for the world to life.

Generational companies aren’t 
limited by geographies.

Talent and great ideas can exist anywhere—but opportunity is rarely distributed equally.

We exist to help bridge that gap, empowering our entrepreneurs in any location to find and act on the opportunities they need to grow successful, world-changing businesses.

Every entrepreneur deserves a fast, open, and respectful process.

Every minute you spend fundraising is one less minute you spend building your business. 
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We know this — and that’s why we do the utmost to respect the time that founders give to us. 
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We strive for turnaround times of a few days (not weeks), and we do everything possible to show founders that we value their time. 
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Our process moves fast, so founders can stay focused on what matters most: the mission.

We can make the greatest impact as 
a Seed investor.

Seed stage is the most formative time for startups — it’s often where founders need the most support, as they navigate decisions that can impact their company for years. 
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We bring the most value (and can provide the best support) at this stage. That might mean helping find and hire the right initial team, finding product-market fit, creating a unique company culture, or simply knowing what it takes to unlock the next round of financing.
 
We typically lead or co-lead, with an investment of $500k - $1.5m, and we often back our startups through multiple rounds.

An investor should be your biggest cheerleader — and most trusted partner.

We’re committed to building strong personal relationships with all of our entrepreneurs.

Because we know every relationship moves at the speed of trust, that trust is something we strive to earn from our very first call.

We see our job as supporting you, and acting as your greatest advocate — and we’ll never shy away from asking the important questions, or providing tough feedback when necessary.

We’ve run our own companies before, which means we can pass on years of operational knowledge—both about what it takes to build a successful venture, and how to avoid unforced missteps.

Our ultimate goal: be the first investor that founders call when they need advice.

We never stop learning.

We’ll never stop challenging ourselves to be better mentors, attract the right founders, and pick the best opportunities. 
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We’ll always work tirelessly to help our founders be their best selves — and make the biggest impact on the world around them.