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Articulate

San Francisco, CA · Invests in US · Website

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🔒 $•• – $••
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Pre-SeedConsumer Apps & SocialB2B SaaSDeveloper ToolsCybersecurityFintechHealthcare & BiotechEnterprise SoftwareFintech & PaymentsSecurity & CybersecurityHealthcare & Digital Health

Thesis

Backing technical founders pre-pitch deck. Helen invests in engineers with technical depth, high learning rates, commercial instincts, and track records of pursuing ambitious long-term bets — before consensus forms around them.

Likely not a fit for

Non-technical founders, companies requiring large check sizes (fund is $10M), very late stage

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually follows
Typical decision
~1 week
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$10M
Decision process
Solo GP

Partners & team

1 contact on file

HM

Helen Min

General PartnerFounder & General Partner · Primary contact

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Portfolio

HyperGTMMarketing Adtech

HyperGTM provides 1:1 account-based marketing services using AI agents to engage executives in the Global 2000, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with traditional marketing approaches.

PieFood Beverage

The Pie Company offers a variety of frozen and fresh pies, specializing in unique flavors made from high-quality ingredients.

TerseDeveloper Tools Infra

Terse is an AI workflow SDK that enables users to build production workflows using code. It integrates with various tools and provides a typed SDK for seamless deployment and management of workflows.

MutinyEnterprise Software

Mutiny helps B2B companies generate pipeline and revenue from their target accounts through AI-powered 1:1 microsites and account intelligence.

StytchEnterprise Software

Stytch is an identity platform designed for developers that simplifies authentication and authorization processes, offering features like passwordless solutions, multi-factor authentication, and enterprise-grade security.

MetronomeFintech Payments

Metronome is a leading DeFi protocol for creating synthetic assets using crypto collateral. It utilizes the Synth protocol and its MET Token, enabling users to generate various synthetics.

Orita

Orita.com is currently listed for sale, indicating that it may be available for purchase. The site provides a privacy policy and legal information.

ZealEnterprise Software

Zeal provides a platform for staffing companies to onboard, pay, and bill workers efficiently, automating payroll, payments, taxes, and compliance.

UpriseFintech Payments

Uprise provides modern financial and tax planning infrastructure, focusing on small business owners and offering embedded financial advisory services.

Sudowrite
FishwifeFood Beverage

Fishwife is a tinned seafood company that offers a variety of sustainably sourced fish products, including smoked salmon, tuna, and sardines, all packed in high-quality tins. They focus on clean ingredients and provide a range of options for easy meals.

Alta

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Research briefRead more
Articulate Capital Research Fund Overview Articulate Capital is a $•• pre-seed fund founded and led by Helen Min, a former operator who spent nearly two decades as an early marketing leader at Facebook, Dropbox, Quora, Plaid, and AngelList. The fund is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Helen also serves as a Venture Partner at True Ventures, a role she joined in 2024, running Articulate…

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