VC Funds Starting with T

TechSquare Labs, founded in 2014 by Dr. Paul Judge and Allen Nance, is a prominent seed-stage venture fund based in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was built with the mission of empowering tech entrepreneurs to "build something from nothing." TechSquare Labs primarily focuses on investing in technical founders, particularly those working on innovative solutions in areas like SaaS, cybersecurity, marketing technology, and blockchain. The firm's investments are concentrated in deep tech sectors, leveraging the technological strengths of the region. TechSquare Labs is known for its hands-on approach, drawing on the founders' experience as both entrepreneurs and investors. Their portfolio includes notable companies such as Coinbase, PlayVS, Pindrop, and Springbot, demonstrating their commitment to backing disruptive technology across multiple industries. The firm also organizes the Atlanta Startup Battle, a competition that identifies promising startups and provides them with funding and mentorship to accelerate their growth. With a strong emphasis on community building and entrepreneurial support, TechSquare Labs has helped its portfolio companies raise over $200 million and create over 1,000 jobs, contributing significantly to Atlanta’s tech ecosystem.

Techstars is a global platform for investment and innovation that has supported over 4,000 startups since its inception in 2006. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Techstars operates accelerator programs worldwide, providing early-stage startups with access to capital, mentorship, and a vast network of investors and partners. Their portfolio spans a diverse range of industries, including HealthTech, FinTech, Web3, CleanTech, and more. Notable companies in their portfolio include Chainalysis, DataRobot, and Remitly. Techstars has facilitated over $27.3 billion in total funding for its startups, with a cumulative market cap of $113.6 billion​. Techstars' investment strategy involves pre-seed and early-stage investments through their accelerator programs. They invest up to $120,000 in each startup during the accelerator program, and follow-on investments through their Venture Fund. This strategy allows them to support companies from their initial stages through to growth​.

Techstart Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm founded in 2014 and based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, that backs the most ambitious entrepreneurial founding teams across Northern Ireland and Scotland. It invests from inception to pre-seed stage, writing first cheques of up to £750k with capacity for follow-on, and looks for exceptional founders pursuing uncapped global opportunities from a base in either region, willing to lead rounds. The firm manages around £50m of equity funds alongside a £4.5m proof-of-concept grant fund; in Scotland it runs the Scottish Growth Scheme Techstart Ventures Equity Finance LP, financed with support from the Scottish Government and the European Regional Development Fund, building on its earlier track record of backing 44 seed-stage technology companies in Northern Ireland. Techstart is unusually open to cold inbound and places heavy weight on founder references from companies it has already backed. Its team of roughly ten includes partners Mark Hogarth, Hal Wilson and Jamie Andrews, spanning venture investing, biotech and technology commercialization, and investment strategy. Across its funds it has backed roughly 118 companies over more than a decade, averaging seven to eight new investments a year across software, SaaS, enterprise software, fintech and biotech. Notable portfolio companies include Cloudsmith, a Belfast-founded cloud-native software supply chain security and package management platform; Raylo, a gadget lease-and-reuse fintech; and Neurovalens. A recent portfolio exit was Loveelectric, acquired by Perkbox in December 2025. By anchoring itself in Northern Ireland and Scotland and backing founders from inception, Techstart fuels two underserved regional ecosystems.

Techtools Ventures is a São Paulo, Brazil-based investment firm that operates as a venture builder for science- and technology-based startups in the healthcare and security industries, backing companies from MVP through Series A with the goal of creating high-potential global companies that deliver both financial and social returns. It was founded by serial entrepreneur Jefferson Almoualem (Jeff) Plentz in 1995 as a technology consulting firm focused on social impact, then pivoted in 2015 to concentrate exclusively on developing innovative healthcare projects, and launched its first venture capital vehicle, 'fund zero,' in 2017 with six startups. The firm functions as a platform to accelerate the adoption of health innovation, connecting patients and hospitals through leading startups and validating solutions within Brazil's hospital network. For example, it developed and donated an AI-based telemedicine triage app, Saúde Digital MG Covid-19, to the state of Minas Gerais during the pandemic, used by more than 40,000 residents. Plentz brings over 30 years of experience across business, innovation, government relations and consulting, and the firm is willing to lead rounds. Notable activity includes a R$3M investment in agtech startup Eirene Solutions in late 2018, along with portfolio and brand initiatives such as PapoFácil and 211. In Brazil, Bromelia Capital, a São Paulo venture capital firm founded in 2017, consolidated its operations by acquiring Techtools Ventures and incorporating the newly created techtools capital, bringing the high-social-impact investment portfolio under its umbrella. By combining a venture-builder model with a healthcare and security focus, Techtools backs science-based Brazilian founders pursuing both financial and social returns.

Tectonic Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Newton, Massachusetts, focused on early-stage investments in technology and healthcare. Established in 2016, the firm has a strong emphasis on sectors such as software, SaaS, robotics, and life sciences. Tectonic Ventures' portfolio includes companies like Vecna Robotics, a leader in autonomous material handling solutions, and Butlr, a sensor platform for understanding human behavior in spaces. The firm recently raised over $87.1 million for its second fund, increasing its total assets under management significantly. The team at Tectonic Ventures is led by experienced partners, including Matthew Rhodes-Kropf, a professor at MIT and Harvard, and Morris Miller, co-founder of Rackspace​. They are known for their hands-on approach, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and industry expertise to help startups scale effectively. For startups looking to engage with Tectonic Ventures, demonstrating strong innovation in technology or healthcare and having a capable management team are critical. The firm values founders who can navigate complex challenges and are dedicated to making a significant impact in their respective fields​.

Tekfen Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York City, established in 2016 as the corporate venture arm of Tekfen Holding, a publicly traded Turkish industrial conglomerate founded in 1956 with more than 18,000 employees across 40 subsidiaries operating in construction, agriculture, manufacturing and real estate. Investing out of a roughly $65M fund with a financial-return focus, Tekfen Ventures backs visionary founders pursuing bold transformations in the legacy industries that build, feed and supply the world. It invests across the technology spectrum, software, hardware and life sciences, typically writing first checks of about $1M to $4M at the Series A and B stages, generally as a co-investor, and skews toward deeptech and research-based companies tied to the digitization and decarbonization of agriculture, construction, manufacturing and real estate, as well as advanced materials, energy efficiency, renewable energy, IoT, robotics and cybersecurity. Beyond capital, the firm leverages Tekfen Holding's industrial leadership, global reach and operating expertise to act as a strategic partner, and it has reviewed deals as far afield as the Philippines, Australia, India and China. Its portfolio of roughly 28 investments includes two unicorns, industrial cybersecurity company Claroty, valued at about $2.5 billion in 2024, and agricultural biotech Pivot Bio, alongside Tropic Biosciences and enterprise analytics platform Soft Machine. Its most recent tracked investment was in Tropic in August 2025. Longtime leaders Managing Director Kris Kemeny and founder-president Sinan Uzan departed the firm in January 2026. By pairing capital with a major industrial parent, Tekfen Ventures backs deeptech transforming legacy industries.

Teknasyon is a Turkish technology and mobile app development company, recognized for its rapid growth and impact on the global app market. Since its founding in 2013, Teknasyon has developed over 30 mobile applications, reaching more than 1.5 billion downloads across 196 countries. Their apps cater to a wide range of consumer needs, from meditation and health tech to e-commerce and location-based services. This diverse portfolio has helped them establish a prominent presence, especially in the B2C mobile app sector. Beyond app development, Teknasyon operates as a corporate venture capital firm, investing in startups at the Seed, Series A, and Series B stages. They have a particular interest in sectors like healthcare, AI, ed-tech, and digital media. Teknasyon actively supports the Turkish startup ecosystem, with investments in companies such as Meditopia, Panteon, and Otsimo. Their venture activities also extend to regions such as Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Northern Africa, reflecting their global investment outlook. As a firm, Teknasyon is committed to leveraging its technological expertise to scale innovative ideas and transform them into successful businesses.

Tekton Ventures is an international, seed-stage venture capital firm founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, with deep Silicon Valley roots and a global footprint. It runs a collaborative global investment platform, backing both early-stage startups and early-stage funds worldwide, and emphasizes long-term relationships with founders and fund managers that let it capture emerging innovation trends at inception. Its permanent-capital structure is designed to embrace the long, illiquid nature of venture investing. Typical first checks run roughly $100K to $1M, with a sweet spot around $500K, and the firm often invests alongside other early-stage investors rather than always leading. Sector interests span consumer and marketplace businesses, fintech, e-commerce, enterprise applications, retail, mobility and the gig and sharing economy. Geographically it concentrates on Silicon Valley plus select tech centers such as London and Israel, and fast-growing digitally connected markets across Asia, including China, Korea and India, as well as Latin America and Africa. The firm reports more than 160 portfolio companies, 66-plus fund partners, companies operating in 25-plus countries, over $106B in portfolio market value and 32 IPOs and exits. Notable companies include Coupang (NYSE IPO, roughly $102B market cap), Toss, Flutterwave, PayJoy, Merama, Signifyd, Moove, Outdoorsy, Thumbtack and PropTiger (acquired by Aurum PropTech in July 2025). Recent activity includes a Series A investment in LatAm conversational-AI startup Vambe in December 2025 and the NASDAQ listing of Virtuix in January 2026. The firm was founded by Jai Choi, who serves as Co-Founder and Managing Partner, and runs an approximately six-person team. Tekton blends fund and direct investing across global frontier markets.

TEL Venture Capital, Inc. is the corporate venture capital arm of Tokyo Electron Ltd. (TEL), the world's leading semiconductor and flat-panel-display production-equipment manufacturer. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Silicon Valley (Fremont, California) with an additional office in Tokyo, the firm invests globally in innovative technologies that generate synergies with Tokyo Electron's core semiconductor and display businesses, their peripheral fields, and other silicon fabrication and process technologies. Target areas span process, design, materials, hardware and software, sustainability and conservation, and adjacent deep-tech, and the firm has issued an open call for startups of any stage building ultra-small, real-time sensors, for pressure, temperature, gas, flow, moisture and plasma characteristics, for integration into state-of-the-art semiconductor process equipment. Rather than acting as a purely financial backer, TEL VC treats portfolio companies as strategic partners, pursuing joint development and collaborative business and offering access to Tokyo Electron's global business infrastructure, deep technical resources, and worldwide sales and distribution channels, typically as a co-investor. Per its own site the firm has invested in 52 companies across 12 countries and regions. Notable and recent portfolio companies include Ferroelectric Memory Company (Series C, November 2025), Fortaegis Technologies (July 2025), EN2CORE Technology (June 2025), Hinalea, ADTEX, NexFi Technology, Cellid and Wooptix. Bobby Shirai joined as president in December 2024, and the team has expanded with multiple investment and technical professionals across the US, Japan, Korea and Israel. By coupling capital with joint development and Tokyo Electron's global platform, TEL VC backs the deep-tech and materials companies most relevant to advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

Telefónica Tech Ventures is the global corporate venture capital vehicle of Telefónica, the Spanish multinational telecommunications group, specialized in cybersecurity and adjacent enterprise technology. Launched in 2020 and promoted by ElevenPaths, Telefónica's cybersecurity unit within Telefónica Tech, together with Telefónica Innovation Ventures, the group's broader CVC active since 2007, it is headquartered in Madrid with a presence in Silicon Valley. The fund's stated purpose is to detect disruptive innovation in cybersecurity, including threat intelligence, cloud security, data protection and AI applied to security, while also backing cloud, IoT and data startups worldwide and developing joint business with them. It typically invests up to roughly EUR 6M, about $7M, per deal at Series A to C stages, with observed checks in the $2M to $3M range, generally as a co-investor, and at launch set out to fund around fifteen cybersecurity developers over three years. Its investment scope spans Europe, the United States, Israel and Latin America. Tracked activity shows about 53 investments and 15 portfolio exits, with the most recent investment being a seed round in Mexican clean-energy marketplace Solfium in January 2025, around $2.2M alongside Wayra Hispam. Notable cybersecurity and connectivity holdings include Nozomi Networks in OT/IoT security, Red Sift, CounterCraft, Devo, Hdiv Security, Blueliv/4IQ, Kymatio, Mitiga Solutions and Monogoto. The fund is led by director Guenia Gawendo and leverages Telefónica's global telecom infrastructure, customer base and operating expertise as a strategic partner to its portfolio companies.

Telefónica Ventures, formally Telefónica Innovation Ventures (TIV), is the corporate venture capital arm of Telefónica, the Spanish multinational telecommunications group. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Madrid with an office in Silicon Valley, it invests and builds strategic partnerships aligned with Telefónica's global strategy. It runs a dual model: making direct investments in technology startups and acting as a limited partner in a network of leading venture capital funds in key Telefónica markets, 12 funds in total, including Alter Venture Partners in Silicon Valley, Vintage in Israel, four funds in Spain and three in Brazil. Its current portfolio comprises around 10 directly held startups plus more than 80 companies reached through those fund commitments. Investment scope spans Europe, the United States, Israel and Latin America, and thematic focus areas include 5G and next-generation communications, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, IoT, cloud, edge, video, gaming, fintech and digital transformation, with growing interest in Web3 for telecoms. Across tracked direct activity it has made roughly 28 investments with about 4 exits and only a handful of lead positions, typically co-investing in larger rounds. Notable and recent direct investments include AI search company Perplexity in December 2024, Barcelona-based Mitiga Solutions in 2024, embedded-insurance startup Weecover, and cybersecurity firm Nozomi Networks. Telefónica Ventures sits within a broader corporate innovation ecosystem that also includes the Wayra accelerator, Telefónica Venture Builder and the cybersecurity-focused Telefónica Tech Ventures. By combining direct investments with a fund-of-funds network across its key markets, Telefónica Ventures connects the group to global technology innovation.

Telescope Partners is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-growth B2B software companies. Founded by Mickey Arabelovic, who previously worked at Sequoia Capital and Summit Partners, Telescope is known for its thematic and bespoke approach to investment. The firm seeks out exceptional entrepreneurs who have already achieved product-market fit and are looking to scale their businesses. Telescope typically invests in sectors like enterprise software, cloud computing, SaaS, and AI. Some of its notable investments include Beaconstac, MedTrainer, and Hotel Engine. The firm is deeply involved in guiding its portfolio companies, offering both strategic insight and operational support to help them navigate the challenges of growth. With headquarters in San Francisco, Telescope Partners is small by design, maintaining a high-touch relationship with the companies it backs. The team works closely with founders to ensure their success, positioning themselves as long-term partners rather than just financial investors​.

Telescopic Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in Oakland, California. Its name references finding things usually hard to see with the naked eye and discovering what is currently unseen, reflecting a mission to partner with the most innovative technology companies aiming to make a huge real-world impact. The firm's investment philosophy, branded 'Applied Frontier Technology,' targets companies at the intersection of radical forward innovation and real-world implementation; it is sector-agnostic but focused mainly on B2B and enterprise applications. Four themes drive its thesis: the increasing decentralization of computing and cognitive analysis, growing automation within traditional industries, the need to fast-track sustainability, and security as a must-have for all companies. Investment categories span AI, machine learning, deep learning and reinforcement learning, IoT and hardware, platform infrastructure, cybersecurity, sustainability, digital health and fintech. Telescopic invests at the early stage, pre-seed through Series A and primarily seed rounds in US-based startups, and is open to leading while also happily co-investing alongside other early-stage backers. The team of around four, including two partners among them partner Merlyn Sevy, are former entrepreneurs and operators who actively support portfolio companies on early business development, strategy and product integrations. Its portfolio of roughly nine companies includes data-infrastructure unicorn VAST Data, data-classification and security firm Kriptos, and environmental-services startup Mycocycle, and has produced two acquisitions, including Shrimpy and Onion ID. By backing frontier technology paired with real-world implementation, Telescopic Ventures supports founders applying advanced computing, automation, sustainability and security.

TeleSoft Partners is a prominent venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Arjun Gupta. Based in Aspen, Colorado, TeleSoft focuses on investing in technology and energy companies across various stages, from early to late-stage growth. With over $1 billion in capital commitments and a portfolio that includes more than 250 companies, TeleSoft has a track record of successful exits, including high-profile companies such as Coinbase, UiPath, and Instacart. The firm primarily invests in sectors like enterprise software, telecommunications, and energy solutions. TeleSoft is known for providing both capital and strategic guidance through its extensive network of advisors, industry experts, and operating partners. This approach has helped over 150 of its portfolio companies either go public or be acquired. Led by founder and Managing Partner Arjun Gupta, alongside a team of seasoned investors and industry veterans, TeleSoft Partners continues to be a key player in the venture capital space, helping technology companies scale and thrive in competitive markets.

Telkomsel Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Telkomsel, Indonesia's largest mobile network operator. Originally launched as Telkomsel Mitra Inovasi (TMI) and rebranded as Telkomsel Ventures in 2023, it is a wholly owned subsidiary headquartered in the Telkom Landmark Tower in Jakarta. Its first vehicle was a roughly $40M fund formed in collaboration with sister fund MDI Ventures (Telkom) and Singtel Innov8, and it has since closed a second fund of more than $40M to deepen its support of Indonesia's startup ecosystem. The firm invests in young, promising companies aligned with Telkomsel's strategic priorities, digital lifestyle, digital enablement and emerging technologies, and looks for businesses advancing the connected society and the network that powers it, spanning devices, content, commerce, data and cloud. Active sectors include communication technology, agritech, edtech, healthtech, media and entertainment, fintech and IoT, and it typically invests from seed through Series B, backing around five to seven startups per year while leveraging Telkomsel's ecosystem, assets and expertise, and is willing to lead. It also runs the TINC accelerator, including a program with AppWorks. Across roughly 14 tracked investments, its portfolio includes Halodoc, EVOS Esports, EdenFarm, Feedloop, Roambee, Qlue, Inspigo and Sekolahmu; its most recent tracked deal was leading the funding of AI data-labeling startup Tictag in July 2024. The team of around nine to eleven is led on the investment side by Chief Investment Officer Aditya Vendy Pradana. By pairing capital with the reach of Indonesia's largest mobile operator, Telkomsel Ventures backs the country's digital ecosystem.

The Telluride Venture Accelerator (TVA) is a startup accelerator and early-stage investment program launched in 2013 as an initiative of the Telluride Foundation in Telluride, in rural Southwest Colorado. Now operating under the broader brand Telluride Venture Network (TVN), it is a nationally recognized, award-winning entrepreneurial ecosystem created to build and strengthen a self-sustaining startup community in a mountain region that historically lacked such services. Its accelerator selects up to six entrepreneurs each year for a roughly five-month immersive program, investing $30,000 in exchange for a 4% equity stake; participating founders relocate to Telluride and receive shared office space, more than 1,000 hours of access to a network of 100-plus mentors and entrepreneurs-in-residence, and a capstone demo day where they pitch for follow-on capital from Telluride's angel network and venture funds. TVA prioritizes cutting-edge products and services in outdoor recreation, tourism, natural and organic products, health and healthy living, energy, water and education. Beyond the accelerator, TVN now offers acceleration bootcamps, a mentorship program, capital funds, a trustee network and coworking. Across its history it has backed roughly 95 companies, helping around 120 ventures create some 350 jobs and raise about $55M in follow-on funding, and it raised $13M to support early-stage ventures in rural Colorado. Notable alumni include Simple Homes, Agolix, Ceibo, The Dyrt, Hyperlite Mountain Gear, High Desert Farms and Mountain Drones. Founder and early managing director Jesse D. Johnson launched the program, which has since been led by figures including Marc Nager and Bonnie Watson. TVA anchors a rural mountain startup ecosystem.

The Telluride Venture Fund (TVF) is an early-stage equity investment fund managed by the Telluride Venture Network. It focuses on supporting innovative startups primarily in the Colorado Plateau region, with an emphasis on sectors such as outdoor recreation, tourism, natural products, health, energy, water, and education. TVF aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of new technologies by investing in seed and early-stage companies. As part of the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem fostered by the Telluride Venture Network, TVF is dedicated to promoting business growth in this rural area, providing not only capital but also access to mentorship and strategic partnerships. The fund works closely with founders to help them scale their businesses and address regional challenges​. TVF is an integral part of Telluride’s efforts to diversify its local economy and foster innovation in underserved areas.

Telosity, a venture capital fund managed by Vinaj Ventures, focuses on investing in early-stage startups dedicated to improving youth mental health and digital wellness. Based in Redwood City, California, the firm targets pre-seed and seed-stage companies that develop tech-driven solutions addressing critical mental health needs, particularly for adolescents and young adults aged 10-24. The fund aims to create scalable, for-profit business models that positively impact mental well-being. Telosity's investment approach is centered on solving the youth mental health crisis, which has seen a surge in demand, exacerbated by the pandemic and social pressures. The youth wellness and mental health market is expected to reach $26 billion by 2027, making it a significant growth opportunity for investors. Telosity typically invests $100,000 to $300,000 in startups and actively supports its portfolio companies through partnerships and a network of experts in healthcare and technology. Their portfolio includes startups like Akili and Elemy, which focus on innovative digital therapeutics and behavioral health solutions. By focusing on tech-enabled solutions that increase access to mental health care, Telosity seeks to address the urgent needs of young people while driving business growth in a rapidly expanding sector.

TELUS Ventures is the strategic investment and corporate venture capital arm of TELUS Corporation, one of Canada's largest telecommunications companies. Founded in 2001, it is among Canada's most active and longest-standing CVC funds, investing across stages from Seed to pre-IPO but concentrating on Series A and Series B rounds, and it is willing to lead. Operating from Vancouver, British Columbia, with a team of roughly 13 people including six partners led by Managing Partner and VP Terry Doyle, the firm has also expanded internationally, opening an Israel presence with Partner and Investment Director Ravit Warsha Dor. The fund manages approximately CAD $625M and typically deploys $10M to $15M into post-Series A startups, leveraging TELUS' network, distribution and customer base to accelerate portfolio growth. Investment themes span digital health and healthtech, agriculture technology, connected consumer experiences, IoT and smart cities, AI, security, enterprise platforms and food tech, with a notable impact orientation. As of early 2026 the firm had backed about 57 companies, adding three in the prior twelve months, and recorded one unicorn, one IPO and 21 acquisitions, with notable exits and holdings including Mogo, Taulia, Veracode, League, MedStack, PocketPills, Clinia and Radicle. Most investments are in Canada, about 22, followed by the United States, about 15. Recent 2025 activity included co-leading a $35M round in workplace mental-health platform Unmind and participating in autonomous-trucking AI company Waabi's $750M Series C.

Ten Eleven Ventures is a venture capital firm uniquely dedicated to investing in cybersecurity. Founded in 2015 by Alex Doll and Mark Hatfield, it focuses exclusively on cyber companies, investing across all stages—from seed to growth. This stage-agnostic strategy has allowed them to invest in early-stage disruptors like Cylance and growth-stage leaders like Darktrace, leveraging their deep sector expertise to support companies at every phase. The firm operates globally, with investments in regions like North America, the UK, Israel, and recently expanding into Southeast Asia, thanks to partnerships with firms like KKR and Temasek. Their notable exits include companies like Ping Identity, Hexadite, and Cylance, reflecting their success in identifying and scaling innovative cybersecurity startups. Ten Eleven offers more than just capital, providing strategic guidance through a strong network of cybersecurity veterans and a specialized team. The leadership includes Alex Doll and Mark Hatfield, alongside key team members like COO Brian Draves and CMO Megan Dubofsky, all contributing to their deep technical insight and ability to help portfolio companies grow.

10vc is a venture capital firm based on the West Coast, co-founded by Ben Patterson and Daniel Ramirez in 2022. The firm focuses on investing in pre-seed and seed-stage companies that are building breakthrough technologies. Their investment strategy emphasizes early-stage startups in areas such as synthetic biology, AI/ML, energy transition, and advanced manufacturing. They aim to back founders with transformative ideas that can scale into impactful platforms. Notable companies in 10vc's portfolio include Remitly, Luminar, Aurora Solar, Maxwell, and Anduril, showcasing their ability to identify high-potential startups across diverse industries. Their typical investment ranges around $1 million, and they actively work alongside founders to help accelerate growth and de-risk their companies. 10vc’s model leverages a global network of partners, including research labs, accelerators, and industry leaders in sectors like fintech, healthcare, and cybersecurity. With a collaborative approach, they provide startups with not just capital but also strategic guidance and access to critical expertise in growth, marketing, and technology. Based in Millbrae, California, 10vc has quickly built a reputation for supporting innovative founders and helping them scale from the earliest stages to IPOs.

TEN13 is an innovative venture capital firm based in Fortitude Valley, Australia, co-founded by Stew Glynn and Steve Baxter in 2019. TEN13 operates on a deal-by-deal investment model, allowing its network of over 500 investors to choose specific deals they want to back. This model offers flexibility and targeted investment opportunities, enabling investors to allocate capital more precisely. TEN13 focuses on early-stage investments in diverse sectors, including fintech, health and wellbeing, education, and AI. Notable portfolio companies include Clipchamp, an online video editing platform acquired by Microsoft, Go1, an online learning platform that recently raised $200 million from Softbank, and Chipper Cash, a leading African fintech app. The firm has seen significant growth, deploying over $70 million across 32 startups since its inception. TEN13 is known for its supportive approach, providing more than just capital. They offer strategic guidance, network connections, and operational support to help startups scale effectively. This hands-on approach has been a key factor in their success, with several of their portfolio companies achieving substantial growth and recognition. TEN13’s team includes experienced professionals like Sophie Robertson, who was recently promoted to Partner, and Joel Pobar, who joined as a Venture Partner to strengthen their AI investments. The firm continues to expand its presence, recently building connections in Southeast Asia and North America to support and discover new opportunities.

Tenacious Ventures is Australia's first and only specialist agrifood-tech venture capital firm, founded in 2018 and based in Melbourne. The firm provides early-stage capital to startups at the intersection of climate impact and digitally native agriculture, with a sector-specific, high-conviction, high-support model. It invests across the agrifood value chain at Seed and Series A, deploying roughly 80% of its capital into Australian-domiciled startups while seeking global potential, including in traditionally challenging areas such as hardware and biology, and it is willing to lead. First checks typically range from a couple hundred thousand dollars up to about $1M. Tenacious closed its first fund oversubscribed at AUD $35M and is raising Fund II with a $50M target, having reached a first close of $18M, maintaining its focus on early-stage Australian agri-food companies with positive climate impact. To date it has invested more than $23M into agtech startups that have attracted over $240M in follow-on capital. The portfolio of around 11 companies includes SwarmFarm Robotics, Nbryo, Agovor, Goterra, Regrow, Jupiter Ionics, Vow Food, RapidAIM, Cecil, Earthodic and Phyllome. The firm was founded by agrifood-tech experts Matthew Pryor, co-founder of Observant, and Sarah Nolet, founder of advisory firm AgThentic, and runs a team of about five people including three partners. Recent 2025 activity included a first-time investment in Nbryo and a follow-on in SwarmFarm Robotics' AUD $30M round. By pairing deep domain expertise with a climate-and-agriculture thesis, Tenacious backs the digitization of farming.

Tenaya Capital is a leading venture capital firm that specializes in providing early-growth stage capital to technology startups. Founded in 1995, originally as Lehman Brothers Venture Partners, the firm became independent in 2009. Based in Portola Valley, California, and Wellesley, Massachusetts, Tenaya typically invests at the Series B and Series C stages, supporting companies as they scale towards significant growth. Tenaya has invested in over 100 companies across sectors such as enterprise software, consumer internet, and IT infrastructure. Their investment sizes range from $5 million to $20 million, with a focus on helping businesses become category leaders. Tenaya is particularly active in the enterprise tech space, with investments in high-profile companies like Druva, Lyra Health, and Eventbrite. They are known for their hands-on involvement, often taking board seats and guiding companies through various growth stages. The firm is now operating from its seventh fund, valued at $450 million, and remains committed to working closely with entrepreneurs, providing them with the resources and strategic guidance needed to achieve success.

Tenere Capital is a New York-based hedge fund with a diversified investment portfolio across seven sectors, with a strong focus on technology. As of mid-2024, the firm manages approximately $336 million in assets. Its strategy is heavily weighted toward large-cap stocks, particularly in the U.S. tech sector, with major holdings in companies like Microsoft, Apple, and Alphabet. Technology accounts for about 34% of Tenere's portfolio, with investments spanning across both new and established firms. Tenere's investment strategy primarily involves large-cap stocks, with 71% of the portfolio comprised of companies valued over $10 billion. The firm actively adjusts its positions, purchasing shares in companies like Palo Alto Networks and Broadcom while also selling stakes in others, such as Alphabet and Meta Platforms. Overall, Tenere Capital focuses on dynamic portfolio management, leveraging its expertise in technology and other high-growth sectors to maximize returns.

Tengelmann Ventures (TEV) is the corporate venture capital arm of the Tengelmann Group, a long-established German retail conglomerate. Founded in 2009 and based in Munich, the firm invests primarily in consumer-centric B2C and B2B businesses across the DACH region, backing entrepreneurs whose missions align with three themes: preserving life and the environment, simplifying everyday life, and individualizing products and services to changing needs. It concentrates on Seed through Series A and B rounds, with sectors spanning consumer internet, e-commerce and retail, digital marketplaces, fintech, software and technology, and emerging consumer-facing categories, and it is willing to lead. As of mid-2025 the firm had invested in roughly 56 companies, and its track record includes three unicorns, Scalable Capital, SumUp and Cabify, nine IPOs and 21 acquisitions, with notable holdings and exits including SumUp, Scalable Capital, Delivery Hero, Lazada Group, Global Fashion Group, Masterplan and Edurino. The team comprises about ten people including four partners, with managing directors Götz Müller, Patrick M. Schaich and Werner Stütz. The firm positions itself as a reliable, long-term and sustainability-minded partner that builds relationships with founders early. Its most recent disclosed investment was a Series B in digital education platform Edurino on July 3, 2025. By combining patient, retail-rooted capital with a clear consumer thesis, Tengelmann Ventures backs founders across commerce, fintech and software in German-speaking Europe and beyond.

TenOneTen Ventures is a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments, primarily in technical teams reimagining major industries. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs who have built and exited eight venture-backed startups—including AdSense (acquired by Google), Factual, and Scopely—TenOneTen leverages this deep operational experience to help startups grow. The firm typically invests in the pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, with check sizes ranging from $500K to $4M. TenOneTen is particularly active in sectors like retail technology, health tech, artificial intelligence, and real estate tech. Their portfolio includes companies like Crexi, Elroy Air, and Daily, all of which are disrupting their respective industries. The firm also maintains a strong connection with the local tech scene in Los Angeles, hosting the popular "LA Venture" podcast to foster conversations with local investors. TenOneTen Ventures is committed to partnering with founders who are building innovative solutions and offers more than just capital by providing mentorship and strategic guidance, especially for engineers transitioning to entrepreneurial roles. The team continues to support high-growth startups with a mission to solve the world’s biggest challenges through technology.

Tensility Venture Partners is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in enterprise AI companies. With a focus on AI-driven solutions, they back startups working in critical sectors such as cybersecurity, healthcare, infrastructure, and vertical applications like AI for drug development and digital health. Tensility seeks mission-driven founders who leverage proprietary data and novel AI approaches to solve significant industry challenges. The firm, co-founded by Wayne Boulais and Armando Pauker, prides itself on deep technical expertise and over two decades of venture investing experience. Since 2017, Tensility has evaluated more than 1,200 AI deals and invested in 48 companies. Their portfolio includes companies like Agnostiq, which focuses on quantum computing for AI, and BrainCheck, a cognitive health diagnostic platform. Tensility’s investment strategy goes beyond capital infusion. They are hands-on investors, actively guiding founders through the toughest stages of their startup journey. Their typical check size ranges between $150K and $250K at the seed stage, and they often lead or co-lead rounds. Diversity is also a core value, with 70% of the founders in their second fund being women or people of color. For entrepreneurs ready to transform industries through AI, Tensility provides not only financial backing but also the operational support needed to scale and achieve successful exits.

Tensor Ventures is a Prague-based, Luxembourg-domiciled deep-tech venture capital firm founded in 2018 that invests in frontier technologies and sustainable innovation across Central and Eastern Europe and beyond. The firm focuses on sectors it describes itself as fluent in: artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, computational biotech (techbio), semiconductors and sustainable and space technology. It participates in Seed and Series A rounds, sometimes leading and sometimes co-investing with trusted partners, and sources deals through proprietary methods including university referrals and partnerships with corporates such as Intel and NVIDIA. Tensor's first fund deployed roughly EUR 18.5M to EUR 20M into about 20 startups over four years and ranked in the top 20% of VC funds; in October 2024 it announced a second EUR 50M deep-tech fund, with the European Investment Fund committing EUR 20M, allocating roughly half its capital to Czech startups and half globally. Seed investments have averaged about $1.66M round size and its three Series A rounds around $16.5M. Across a portfolio of about 27 companies, notable holdings include Heartbeat.bio, Stacktape, Quantagonia, Antiverse, Anari.ai, Beit, QC82, DYNANIC and exits Neuronix and ultimate.suit. The firm is led by founders and general partners Martin Drdul and Roman Smola, with Petr Ulvr leading business development. Its most recent disclosed deal was leading a roughly $4M seed round in London-based enterprise-app modernization startup AppFactor, announced in January 2026. Tensor Ventures pairs deep-tech specialization with strong university and corporate sourcing across the CEE region.

Tenth Avenue Holdings (TAH) is a diversified holding company that invests in and operates businesses across various sectors, with a focus on creating long-term value. Based in New York, TAH's portfolio includes companies in consumer goods, pet products, and home and lifestyle brands, such as Jolly Pets, Bronx Brewery, and Under Your Skin. They focus on partnerships with founders and operators, emphasizing collaboration while giving companies the autonomy to run their businesses effectively. TAH is particularly committed to supporting the growth of its portfolio companies by providing expertise, resources, and a wide-reaching network. This collaborative and supportive approach has allowed businesses like From You Flowers and Kerrits to scale successfully, demonstrating TAH’s ability to contribute to both strategic growth and operational support. TAH prioritizes companies that deliver value to consumers and maintain strong customer loyalty. Their hands-on management style ensures that the businesses in their portfolio are well-positioned to thrive in competitive markets while staying aligned with TAH's values of integrity and long-term growth​.

Tera Ventures is an Estonian early-stage venture capital firm, founded in 2016 and based in Tallinn, that backs born-global digital startups. Estonia is its home market, but it invests broadly across the Nordics and CEE, including Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the Czech Republic. AI-powered innovation sits at the core of its thesis, with the team having invested in the space for more than 15 years, applied across pure enterprise SaaS as well as robotics and deep-tech, with fintech and security as priority sectors. Tera is a hands-on, founder-friendly lead investor that supports companies through follow-on rounds and has helped portfolio companies expand into the US, UK and Japan. It currently invests out of a EUR 45M second fund, with limited partners including the European Investment Fund, LHV and Mistletoe Venture Partners International alongside Estonian high-net-worth individuals; typical tickets range from about EUR 200K to EUR 1.5M. Across roughly 46 portfolio companies it has recorded one IPO and six acquisitions, with notable names including Lingvist, Realeyes, Avokaado, Miros, SportIQ, Reconeyez, Twice Commerce and 10Lines, plus exits Monese, GrabCAD and Brainbase. The founding and managing partners include Andrus Oks, a founding partner with five exits including GrabCAD, Eamonn Carey and Stanislav Ivanov. Recent activity includes leading Miros' $6.53M seed round and a seed investment in Monetari in January 2026. Tera Ventures pairs an AI-centric thesis with hands-on support for Nordic and CEE founders building for global markets.

Terra Venture Partners is a leading Israeli multi-stage venture fund that invests in and incubates novel impact technology companies. Founded in 2007 by Dr. Astorre Modena and Dr. Harold Wiener and based in Jerusalem, it was one of the first Israeli funds to focus on cleantech and dedicates most of its resources to climate and impact. The fund backs early-stage Israeli startups developing products with the potential to make a positive impact on the environment and society, investing from pre-seed and seed through to early and growth stages. Its remit spans renewable energy, resource and water efficiency, sustainability, agritech, foodtech, mobility, smart cities, healthcare and aging, Industry 4.0, and construction and proptech. Terra typically invests between $300K and $2M depending on stage and often acts as the lead and first institutional investor, supporting founders through its Terralab incubator in Yokneam in addition to capital. The firm has made roughly 65 investments across a portfolio of 30-plus companies, managing tens of millions of dollars across its funds. Notable portfolio companies include Wi-Charge in wireless power, Phoebus Energy, SmarTap and Layla Electric, while its latest exit was cybersecurity firm Cybersixgill, acquired by BitSight for $115M in November 2024. The team of about six includes four partners, led by Managing Partner Dr. Astorre Modena, who holds a PhD in physics, and Founding Partner Dr. Harold Wiener, who holds a PhD in applied chemistry. Its most recent disclosed investment was a seed round in Layla Electric in February 2025. Terra pairs incubation with lead-investor conviction in climate and impact.

Terracotta Ventures, founded in 2019 and based in São Paulo, Brazil, is a venture capital firm focused on PropTech and Construtech startups. Their mission is to transform the real estate and construction sectors through disruptive technologies, emphasizing sustainability and innovative funding models. They invest across Latin America, with a typical check size ranging from R$ 2-3 million. Terracotta Ventures backs startups that improve the efficiency and scalability of construction projects and real estate services. The firm is known for its deep expertise in the sector, managing a portfolio of over R$ 360 million in assets. Recent investments include OrçaFascio and InstaCasa, both of which aim to digitize and optimize construction processes. In collaboration with GRI Club, Terracotta is committed to further expanding the reach of PropTech in the region, with a goal of raising R$ 300 million by 2025 to invest in over 500 startups.

Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd) is a state-owned investment company committed to scaling Finnish startups and growth companies globally. With a focus on industries like deep technology, health tech, and the clean economy, Tesi prioritizes companies that promote sustainable development and innovation. Its investment strategy emphasizes co-investing alongside private investors, often taking minority stakes of up to 50% in rounds typically between €5 million and €20 million. Tesi is known for participating in both early and later-stage rounds, particularly Series A to C, and supporting companies through industrial projects, growth equity, and venture capital. Geographically focused on Finland, Tesi's mission is to foster international expansion for Finnish companies. Notable investments include health-tech companies like Oura and Zen Robotics, reflecting Tesi’s strategic focus on scaling up businesses with strong international growth potential. Their average check size ranges from €2 million to €15 million. The leadership team is anchored in expertise, with key players like Mikael Niemi and Juuso Puolanne overseeing growth and circular economy investments. Tesi is proactive in fostering innovation and welcomes companies aligned with clean transition and tech-driven growth. Startups are encouraged to reach out with clear internationalization strategies, as Tesi places a premium on strong teams and robust business models.

Tess Ventures is a global venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, founded in 2017 by Tess Hau. The firm focuses on investing in high-growth sectors such as blockchain, Web3, AI, decentralized finance, and women-led companies, particularly in Southeast Asia. Tess Ventures is known for its commitment to fostering innovation in emerging markets and providing strong support to early-stage startups. Their investment approach is hands-on, with the firm often assisting startups from the seed stage through Series A, helping them refine their product offerings, investor relations, and market positioning. Tess Ventures boasts an impressive and diverse portfolio, featuring companies like Shrapnel, a Web3 gaming platform; Aethir, a decentralized infrastructure company; and MetaZone, which focuses on business productivity software. Their portfolio extends across the globe, emphasizing their global reach and deep involvement in the tech ecosystem. The firm has backed over 70 companies and ecosystems actively growing within blockchain and related sectors. What sets Tess Ventures apart is their dedication to supporting women-led startups and businesses in Southeast Asia, with a mission to empower diverse founders. Led by Tess Hau, the firm leverages extensive industry connections to drive the success of its portfolio companies by facilitating partnerships, providing strategic mentorship, and fostering introductions to larger investors. Tess Ventures is not just an investor but a long-term partner, committed to helping startups scale and succeed in competitive markets.

Tesseract Venture Fund (TVFund) is a US venture capital fund headquartered in Tampa, Florida, that invests in early-stage technology and digital media startups, providing capital and hands-on support to help companies scale and achieve industry impact. The fund concentrates on robotics, artificial intelligence and machine learning applied across a broad set of traditionally slow-moving sectors, including military and defense, critical infrastructure, energy, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, education and information security. It invests at the pre-seed and seed stages in US-based companies, with check sizes ranging from roughly $500K up to $5M, generally as a co-investor. The fund takes an operator-first approach, emphasizing deep collaboration with portfolio companies, and its manager has executed more than 50 deals over the course of a career focused primarily on technology and healthcare, active across North America and Europe with a number of notable exits. The fund is affiliated with Tesseract Ventures, an American invention company founded by John Boucard that builds advanced hardware, software and AI-driven systems for construction, defense, infrastructure and agriculture using its PRISM, MOSAIC and ECHO technology platforms. The fund maintains a small team of around eight people. By combining venture capital with the engineering capabilities of an affiliated invention company, Tesseract Venture Fund backs robotics and AI founders bringing advanced technology to defense, infrastructure, energy, agriculture and other foundational industries that have been slower to digitize.

Tet Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on rebuilding the global food system through bold innovation and sustainable solutions. Founded in 2020 by Neeraj Berry, Tet invests between $50K and $250K in foodtech startups worldwide, particularly across the U.S. and Europe. With a mission to solve some of the most pressing issues facing food production and sustainability, their portfolio includes pioneering companies like Arkeon, which uses CO2 to create food ingredients, and Impetus Ag, which develops novel agricultural technologies. Although primarily focused on foodtech, Tet occasionally backs startups in other sectors if they align with their vision of generational entrepreneurship. The firm actively seeks out businesses that are not just high-growth but built to last, supporting founders with capital, strategic mentorship, and access to an extensive network of experts. Tet Ventures operates from Berlin and frequently collaborates with other investors to accelerate the growth of early-stage companies. In addition to their investments, Tet fosters a community-centered approach, encouraging meaningful dialogue around sustainability and food system innovation. Startups are encouraged to approach Tet Ventures with a clear, impactful vision, as the firm emphasizes long-term potential over quick returns. With a strong belief in generational change, Tet Ventures aims to be a key player in driving forward a more sustainable, equitable future in global food systems, all while maintaining the flexibility to support projects with transformative potential outside the food sector.

Texas Ventures is a Houston-based private equity and venture capital firm with deep expertise in structured finance, capital markets and technology. Its investment philosophy is to identify emerging trends and opportunities before they are recognized by the broader market, and to take a proactive, hands-on approach working alongside entrepreneurs and managers building world-class companies; the team typically engages more closely with management than a traditional venture firm, and it is willing to lead. The firm focuses on communications, fintech and software, healthcare and life sciences, specialty finance, and energy transition and renewables. With more than 25 years managing venture investments and over 20 active investments, Texas Ventures has built a portfolio of roughly 44 companies, recording one IPO and eight acquisitions, with notable holdings and exits including Data.World, Arbe and YapStone; its most recent disclosed exit was Machfu in December 2024. The firm is led by founding and managing partner E. Scott Crist, a serial entrepreneur and CEO of AI computer-vision company Osperity, former CEO of Telscape International and Matrix Telecom, with an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School. The partner team includes Andrew Clark, covering SaaS, communications, energy-tech, hardware, life sciences, fintech and IoT; Harvin Moore, covering aerospace and aviation, public and private investments, education and SaaS; and Aruna Viswanathan, covering AI, cloud, SaaS, semiconductors and e-commerce, with Greg Smith as CFO. The firm has also sponsored a series of Texas Ventures Acquisition SPACs, including a $200M Nasdaq IPO in 2025. Texas Ventures blends venture and structured-finance expertise with hands-on engagement.

TEXO Ventures is an early-stage healthcare venture capital firm based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2009 to invest in and build innovative healthcare companies; its name derives from the Latin for 'to build with great care.' TEXO invests in the 'business' of healthcare rather than the 'science,' targeting companies at the convergence of Health IT and health services that use recurring-revenue models, require less capital to commercialize, are highly scalable and face fewer regulatory hurdles, and it is willing to lead. It primarily invests across four sectors: Health IT and technology-enabled health services; managed care and benefit design; medical devices and diagnostics, only when uniquely differentiated with a clear 510(k)-style regulatory path; and personalized-medicine technology. The firm explicitly avoids consumer health services and devices, pharmaceutical development, oncology products, therapeutics, biotechnology and pre-revenue concepts, and typically targets opportunities with pre-money valuations between $3M and $10M. TEXO takes an active, non-passive approach, drawing on more than 60 years of combined operating experience. Across a portfolio of about 11 companies it counts one unicorn, Lantern, which reached unicorn status in 2023, with other notable holdings including OpenMarkets Health, CareDox, BetterDoctor, Sensentia, Wenzel Spine, Televero Health and Ortho Kinematics. Average round sizes have been roughly $2.3M at seed and $2.0M at Series A. The firm is led by managing partners Philip Sanger, MD and Jerry DeVries, with Randall Crowder as adviser. By focusing on capital-efficient, scalable health-services and IT businesses, TEXO backs the commercial side of healthcare innovation.

CFH Management GmbH, based in Leipzig, Germany, manages the Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen (TGFS), a venture capital fund focused on supporting technology-oriented startups in Saxony. Since its inception in 2008, TGFS has provided both early-stage equity investments and strategic guidance to over 100 startups, particularly in sectors like software, IoT, industrial tech, and healthcare. The fund's goal is to back innovative companies during the seed phase and help them grow into scalable businesses. TGFS typically invests between €100,000 to €1 million in promising startups, with the ability to offer follow-on funding for companies progressing through later stages. The fund is actively involved in mentoring and facilitating connections between startups and industry experts, ensuring that portfolio companies gain both financial backing and operational expertise. Notable portfolio companies include Peeriot and in.hub, which specialize in IoT and industrial automation. Led by experienced managers such as Sören Schuster, who brings over two decades of venture capital experience, TGFS focuses on long-term partnerships. Their team combines deep industry knowledge with hands-on involvement, working closely with founders to help navigate challenges from product development to market entry. TGFS is supported by both private and public institutions, including ERDF funds, reinforcing its role as a key driver of innovation in Saxony’s startup ecosystem. Through its strategic investments, TGFS continues to play a vital role in fostering technological innovation in the region.

Thayer Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm and the preeminent US venture platform focused on technology innovation across the global travel, transportation and hospitality industries; no other traditional US-based VC has invested more capital into travel startups over the past decade. Founded around 2009 by Chris Hemmeter and Mark Farrell, the firm prioritizes early-stage B2B companies while selectively pursuing seed, later-stage and B2C deals across the roughly $10 trillion global travel and transportation markets, and it is willing to lead. It manages four active investment vehicles with more than $300M of capital deployed across 30-plus active portfolio companies, including its $80M Fund III, which closed in 2020. Notable portfolio companies include Sonder, Canary Technologies, Beekeeper, May Mobility, Dishcraft Robotics, Lifehouse and Muse. Thayer's competitive edge is a deep strategic network of industry advisors and LPs spanning founders of Agoda, advisors to Booking Holdings, former CEOs of Marriott, Sabre, Travelocity, American Airlines, Virgin America and Air Canada, plus executives from Airbnb and AWS Travel & Hospitality. In September 2024 Thayer Ventures combined with Derive Ventures to form Thayer Investment Partners (TIP), a broader strategic platform driving innovation across travel, hospitality and real estate. The firm is led by managing partner and co-founder Chris Hemmeter, with co-founder Mark Farrell and Katherine Grass as a venture partner expanding its global focus. By concentrating exclusively on travel, transportation and hospitality and pairing capital with an unmatched industry network, Thayer backs the technology reshaping how the world travels.

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC) is a highly influential podcast and venture capital fund created by Harry Stebbings, combining media and venture capital in a unique way. The podcast, featuring interviews with top VCs and entrepreneurs like Reid Hoffman and Daniel Ek, is known for its fast-paced, insightful discussions about funding, scaling, and leadership. With millions of downloads, it has become a go-to resource for aspiring founders and investors. The 20VC Fund, launched by Stebbings, focuses on pre-seed, seed, and Series A investments. The fund has built an impressive portfolio, including companies like Sorare, Hopin, and Ledgy. It targets disruptive startups with scalable potential across various sectors such as SaaS, fintech, and marketplaces. The fund actively leads early-stage rounds, offering both capital and strategic support to founders. With a West Coast and London presence, the 20VC Fund typically invests globally, particularly in the U.S. and Europe. Harry Stebbings is not just an investor but also a media personality, using his platform to amplify the stories of founders and venture partners. His fund emphasizes the importance of personal connections, often engaging deeply with founders through the podcast and network before investing. Startups interested in pitching to 20VC are encouraged to demonstrate market traction and scalability while aligning with the fund’s vision of backing bold and innovative entrepreneurs at the earliest stages.

The 22 Fund is a pioneering venture capital firm that champions sustainable growth by investing in advanced manufacturing startups, particularly those that create quality jobs in underserved communities. The fund is deeply committed to clean tech, life sciences, and next-gen manufacturing technologies, fostering innovation that aligns with environmental and social impact. Notable investments include companies like Ecofix, which specializes in eco-friendly industrial solutions, and BioBlend, a leader in biodegradable plastics. These investments underscore The 22 Fund’s focus on industries that blend technological advancement with sustainability. Geographically, The 22 Fund targets investments across the United States, with a particular focus on urban and rural areas that have been historically overlooked by traditional venture capital. This strategic focus aims to drive economic growth and job creation in these regions. The fund’s investment strategy is rooted in supporting scalable businesses that offer significant social and environmental benefits. They typically provide early-stage funding and are known for their hands-on approach, offering strategic guidance and resources to help startups achieve their full potential. The average investment check ranges from $500,000 to $5 million, and The 22 Fund is open to leading funding rounds, especially when the investment aligns with their mission-driven criteria. The leadership team includes Tracy Gray, a seasoned investor with a background in engineering and public policy, who is based in Los Angeles. Her extensive experience in both the private and public sectors equips The 22 Fund with unique insights into fostering innovation and inclusivity in venture capital. For startups looking to engage with The 22 Fund, a direct, mission-aligned pitch emphasizing both the business potential and the social impact is essential. They value thorough market analysis and clear plans for scalability and impact.

Abyss Company, founded in 2019 and based in Seoul, South Korea, is a fast-growing entertainment management and media company. Specializing in the K-pop industry, Abyss represents some of the biggest names in music, including artists such as Sunmi and BamBam, further positioning itself as a key player in the global entertainment landscape. Alongside artist management, Abyss also has a strong foothold in media and digital content creation, operating subsidiaries like Dingo Makeus, which focuses on producing innovative movies, music, and entertainment content. Abyss is known for its strategic expansion into the esports and gaming sectors, positioning itself at the intersection of digital entertainment and media. Since its inception, the company has raised over $33 million through multiple early-stage funding rounds, including significant Series A and Series B investments. With backing from high-profile venture capital firms like CJ Investment and Daesung Startup Investment, Abyss has steadily scaled its operations, growing from a startup into a revenue-generating business. CEO Lee Hyung leads the company with a focus on expanding its reach globally, capitalizing on the rising demand for Korean entertainment worldwide. Under his leadership, Abyss aims to continue shaping the future of digital entertainment, leveraging the influence of K-pop and gaming to reach new heights in the international market.

The Ambition Fund, founded by Tanya Sam, is a venture capital firm dedicated to funding women and underrepresented minority entrepreneurs. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the fund focuses on early-stage and seed-stage investments across diverse sectors, including consumer products, media, and technology. Its mission is to provide opportunities for founders who traditionally face barriers in accessing venture capital, promoting diversity and inclusion within the startup ecosystem​. Tanya Sam, a tech entrepreneur and television personality known for her role on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, leads the fund with a deep commitment to fostering innovation and economic empowerment. In addition to her work with The Ambition Fund, she is the Director of Partnerships at TechSquare Labs and co-leads the Ascend Atlanta program, which has helped over 60 companies, collectively generating over $100 million in revenue. Her strong background in tech and business development has positioned her as a key advocate for underrepresented founders. The Ambition Fund actively seeks out innovative startups with high growth potential and social impact. The fund typically makes investments ranging from $100,000 to $500,000. It has also launched initiatives such as the Business Battle Pitch Competition, which provides an interactive platform for minority entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas and secure fundin. By providing capital, mentorship, and strategic support, The Ambition Fund aims to elevate a new generation of diverse founders and drive meaningful change in the venture capital landscape.

The Artemis Fund, based in Houston, Texas, is a venture capital firm focused on investing in female-founded startups. Established in 2019 by Stephanie Campbell, Diana Murakhovskaya, and Leslie Goldman Tepper, the fund targets early-stage companies in fintech, commerce, and care tech. Their mission is to diversify the face of wealth and support innovative solutions that address significant everyday economic problems. The Artemis Fund has recently closed its second fund at $36 million, which will continue to support female-led startups. The fund has already invested in over 20 companies, with a notable focus on Black, Latinx, and immigrant founders​. Key investments include startups like Hello Divorce, Gemist, Max Retail, Payverse, and Builder's Patch, which provide solutions ranging from tech-enabled divorce guidance to cross-border payment processing. The Artemis Fund's approach involves not only providing capital but also leveraging their extensive networks and expertise to help startups scale and succeed. They are supported by major institutional investors such as Bank of America, Amazon, and TIAA Nuveen’s Churchill Asset Management, among others​. This strong backing enables The Artemis Fund to drive meaningful change and foster a more inclusive and diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The BFM Fund, also known as Black Founders Matter, is a seed-stage venture capital fund dedicated to investing in Black and innovative entrepreneurs across the United States. Founded by Himalaya Rao-Potlapally, the fund was created to address the glaring inequities in venture capital funding, particularly the lack of access to capital for Black founders. The fund is industry-agnostic, meaning it invests across various sectors, but it places a strong emphasis on impactful ventures that can drive significant change. With a focus on early-stage investments, the BFM Fund not only provides capital but also offers strategic guidance and access to industry-specific resources to help founders scale their businesses effectively. The fund has a portfolio that includes companies like Saysh, a footwear brand by Olympian Allyson Felix, HUED, a healthcare startup backed by Serena Williams, and Glow Up Games, a mobile gaming company. The BFM Fund's strategy is built around inclusivity, aiming to create a pathway for Black founders to achieve success and generate returns for investors. By working closely with portfolio companies over 12 to 18 months, BFM helps them achieve key milestones necessary for scaling and securing further investment​.

The Chainsmokers, known for their music, have ventured into the world of venture capital with their fund, Mantis VC. Founded by Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, Mantis VC focuses on early-stage investments in consumer tech, media, entertainment, and fintech startups. Established in 2019, the fund has successfully raised over $35 million, with prominent backers including Mark Cuban and Ron Conway​. Mantis VC's portfolio is diverse, featuring companies like Pipe Technologies in fintech, FitOn in health and fitness, and Mythical Games in gaming​. The fund's approach leverages The Chainsmokers' extensive network in entertainment to provide unique value to their portfolio companies, aiding in areas like strategy, fundraising, and recruiting. Based in Los Angeles, Mantis VC is managed by experienced professionals Milan Koch and Jeffrey Evans, with Pall and Taggart offering strategic direction​​. This hands-on involvement and unique industry insight make Mantis VC a distinctive player in the venture capital landscape.

TCG, formerly known as The Chernin Group, is a venture capital firm specializing in consumer businesses across various industries, from media to health and wellness, gaming, and consumer finance. Notable investments include Headspace, Barstool Sports, Crunchyroll, and Food52. TCG's strategy revolves around identifying strong consumer brands with passionate fan bases and solid business models, often in direct-to-consumer and subscription-based businesses. They aim to partner with management teams that have already established great brands but need assistance in scaling further​. Geographically, TCG focuses on investments in North America, with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York. The firm typically leads rounds, leveraging its extensive network and expertise to provide significant operational support and access to capital. They recently closed a new fund with over $700 million in commitments, showcasing their robust financial backing and commitment to future investments. The team comprises seasoned professionals like Peter Chernin, Jesse Jacobs, and Mike Kerns, who bring a wealth of experience from their previous roles in major companies like News Corp and Yahoo!. This diverse team shares a common drive and curiosity, crucial for identifying and nurturing the next big consumer trends​. For startups looking to approach TCG, it's best to highlight how your company aligns with evolving consumer behaviors and demonstrates potential for strong brand identity and a loyal customer base. They value founders who have done the hard work in building their brands and are ready to scale with the right strategic support.

The Community Fund is a $5 million early-stage venture capital fund launched in 2020, focused on investing in community-driven companies. Co-founded by Lolita Taub, the fund believes that building strong, vibrant communities can create a competitive advantage for startups. The fund typically invests at the pre-seed and seed stages, aiming to support founders who are leveraging community as a core element of their business models. The Community Fund has backed over 40 companies across various sectors, including health, wellness, and tech. Some of its notable investments include Elektra Health and Kindra, both of which focus on empowering communities through innovative health solutions. The fund operates with a diverse team of investment partners, ensuring broad expertise and support for the startups they work with. With a strong mission to drive inclusive innovation, The Community Fund prioritizes working with underrepresented founders, ensuring that community-building is not only a business strategy but also a tool for social impact. Their investment approach goes beyond financial backing, offering mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to a vast network of industry experts to help startups succeed.