Primary Venture Partners
New York, New York · Invests in US · Website
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🔒 $•• – $••Thesis
Back founders building things the world hasn't seen yet, at the moment before the crowd believes. Combine capital with extraordinary operational support through largest Portfolio Impact team at any NYC seed investor. Focus on technical founders solving real problems with clear product-market fit signals.
Likely not a fit for
No companies without clear founder commitment to NYC. No founders without domain expertise. No models requiring board seats or founder replacement. Non-technical teams. Sectors outside core focus.
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Usually leads
- Typical decision
- ~2 weeks
- Warm intro
- Preferred
- Involvement
- Advisor
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Assets under mgmt
- $1B
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
4 contacts on file
Portfolio
Haiqu is a company focused on developing quantum computing applications, particularly in sectors like finance, life sciences, and logistics.
Valerie Health combines decades of experience in provider operations & frontier technology to elevate independent medical practices by automating repetitive tasks and improving administrative workflows.
Coupang is a U.S. technology and Fortune 150 company that is shaping the future of global commerce, focusing on revolutionizing everyday lives for customers through innovative e-commerce solutions.
Jet.com is an online marketplace that focuses on delivering a curated shopping experience for city dwellers, emphasizing local products and quick delivery options.
Noom is a consumer-led digital health company that empowers people to live better longer through a combination of psychology, technology, medication, and coaching, focusing primarily on weight management and health improvement.
The Mirror Company specializes in providing large mirrors, specifically 6' x 8' mirrors, at competitive prices with free delivery and installation services. They cater to various applications including gyms, dance studios, and physical rehabilitation facilities, ensuring customized sizing options to meet customer needs.
Chief is a private network designed for ambitious women executives, providing them with the tools, community, and resources to enhance their leadership capabilities. The platform fosters connections among women leaders, offering exclusive access to Clubhouses, coaching, and training from top institutions like the Wharton School of Business.
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.
Small Door is a company offering pet care services, including veterinary care and boarding. Their website provides information on pet health and services.
Dandy is known for its annual comic book series featuring classic characters and new stories, providing screen-free entertainment for children and encouraging reading.
slice is a leading fintech company focused on India's youth, aiming to build a smart, innovative, and transparent platform to redesign the financial experience for millennials and GenZ.
Recent activity
- Feb 2026
The Biological Computing Co
Seed · Lead
- Jan 2026
Haiqu
Seed · Lead
- Dec 2025
Valerie Health
Seed · Lead
- Dec 2025
Circuit & Chisel
Seed · Lead
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Multitude Insights Secures $10M Series A to Modernize Law Enforcement Intelligence
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Primary Venture Partners Launches $625 Million Fund V
6 months ago
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Pelgo: $5.5 Million Seed Funding Raised For AI-Based Career Transition Platform
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Fierce Healthcare
Spring Health to buy Alma as AI rapidly reshapes mental healthcare market
7 months ago
Tech.eu
Quantum startup Haiqu raises $11M
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The Quantum Insider
Haiqu Raises $11 Million in Seed Round
7 months ago
The Star Press
Haiqu Raises $11 Million in Seed Round to Enable Near-Term Quantum Use-Cases with New Operating System
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D3 Bio's $108m, Blackstone's electricity bet, and Nick Clegg's move
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The 8 Largest NYC Tech Startup Funding Rounds of November 2025
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Teleskope Raises $25 Million to Accelerate Adoption of the Industry’s First Agentic Data Security Platform
10 months ago
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Inspiren Raises $100 Million Series B to Advance AI-Driven Senior Living Solutions
11 months ago
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Tabs Raises $55 Million in Series B
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Apr 2024
Venture Capital Journal
Primary delivers nice payday to LPs via secondary sale to StepStone
Feb 2024
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