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Max Ventures

New York, New York · Invests in US; Europe · Website

Pre-SeedSeedE-commerce & MarketplacesB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningData & AnalyticsFintechHealthcare & BiotechHealthcare & Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareFintech & PaymentsClimate & Clean Energy

Thesis

We are day zero investors who dedicate ourselves to being the best partners at the earliest stage. We run a concentrated strategy and invest a majority of our capital in the initial round so we're the most aligned with founders for the long term. Our initial check size is typically $1.0-1.5m. We've seeded multiple companies that have reached billion dollar plus valuations.

Likely not a fit for

No late-stage investments beyond portfolio follow-ons, no non-founder-led businesses, no founders uninterested in deep partnership and operational support

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 week
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$100M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

3 contacts on file

RD

Ryan Darnell

General PartnerManaging Partner, Founder · Primary contact

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r•••@ma•••.vc

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MW

Matthew Weinberg

General PartnerGeneral Partner

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m•••@ma•••.vc

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SS

Sophie Stenbeck

General PartnerCo-Founder and General Partner

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Portfolio

Sana LabsEnterprise Software

Sana is an AI lab bringing superintelligence to work, focused on augmenting human intelligence with AI to enhance organizational efficiency and knowledge access.

K HealthHealthcare Digital

K Health provides 24/7 access to high-quality primary care through its AI-powered platform, integrating with top health systems to enhance patient care.

Eden HealthHealthcare Digital

Eden Health provides a comprehensive employee health and well-being platform that integrates mental health, physical health, and primary care services to improve employee wellness.

GrubMarketEcommerce Marketplaces

GrubMarket is a food technology company with a mission to digitally transform the American food supply chain industry, providing B2B eCommerce, ERP software, and enterprise AI solutions for food wholesalers, distributors, and consumers.

ProperlyTravel Hospitality

Properly is a hospitality tech company focused on building premium hospitality experiences and phygital experiences for guests in new age India.

BoxedEcommerce Marketplaces

Boxed is an online wholesale retailer that offers a wide range of products in bulk without requiring a membership, focusing on saving customers money, time, and gas.

KnockEnterprise Software

Knock provides customer engagement infrastructure that enables product-led growth through cross-channel messaging and user engagement.

Vori HealthHealthcare Digital

Vori Health is a nationwide specialty medical practice focused on treating back, neck, and joint pain through a virtual-first care model, integrating services from orthopedic specialists, physical therapists, health coaches, and nutritionists.

CertifyOSHealthcare Digital

CertifyOS provides a unified healthcare data management platform that serves as a source of truth for provider data, streamlining credentialing, contracting, payments, and compliance.

The PostMedia Entertainment

The Post is a premium domain name that enhances market understanding and company value, providing credibility and visibility for established organizations and startups alike.

Barnwell BioAgetech Longevity

Barnwell Bio analyzes environmental samples, like waste streams, to provide actionable insights into animal health and behavior, helping producers and veterinarians manage health issues effectively.

BelidorEnterprise Software

Belidor is an AI-powered SaaS platform for construction professionals that automates and improves bid comparison and decision-making. It extracts, structures, and analyzes subcontractor bids to help general contractors save time, reduce errors, and make smarter project decisions.

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Max Ventures Research Document Investment Thesis Max Ventures is a day-zero venture capital firm founded in 2014 that specializes in pre-seed and seed-stage investing with a "concentrated strategy" approach. The firm's core conviction is that the best partners for founders at the earliest stage are investors who are deeply aligned, invest meaningful portions of their fund in initial checks, and ha

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