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Max Ventures
New York, United States
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About
Max Ventures, founded in 2013 by Ryan Darnell and Sophie Stenbeck, is a dynamic seed-stage venture capital firm based in New York. Notable for its early investments in companies like Boxed, ZoomCar, Button, and Drone Racing League, Max Ventures focuses on consumer tech and health-tech startups. The fund targets North American markets and emphasizes investing in founders with unique consumer insights and relentless drive. Max Ventures typically makes initial investments ranging from $750K to $1M, often leading the rounds. Their strategy involves a hands-on approach, leveraging their extensive network to support portfolio companies in achieving significant growth. The fund is particularly interested in startups within the fashion/beauty, food and beverage, internet and web services, real estate, and software industries. The team, including key figures like Managing Partner Matthew Weinberg, prides itself on its ability to identify and nurture innovative talent. Startups looking to approach Max Ventures should focus on demonstrating strong consumer insight and a clear execution plan. Recently, the firm has been active with investments like UnityAI in healthcare technology, showcasing their ongoing commitment to pioneering advancements in tech.
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$1.4M
Historical average check
$59M
Historical max check
June 2024
Last investment date
89
Investments
Healthtech & Wellness
Software & Apps
Food & Beverage
Transportation & Mobility
Real Estate & Proptech
Fintech & Financial services
Other
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