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v1.vc

Boulder, CO · Invests in US; North America · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AConsumer Apps & SocialE-commerce & MarketplacesB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFintechEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureAerospace & DefenseFintech & Payments

Thesis

Patient, long-term capital partners to the most ambitious founders. Help founders navigate from v1 (seed) to s-1 (Series A+). We believe the best companies are built by ambitious founders who need patient capital, operational expertise, and partnership from experienced operators.

Likely not a fit for

Founders seeking just capital without partnership. Non-technical/non-operator founding teams. Proven commodities without unique angle. Founders unwilling to execute.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

3 contacts on file

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Brett Jackson

General PartnerCo-Founder, Managing Partner · Primary contact

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b•••@v1•••.vc

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Benny Joseph

General PartnerCo-Founder, Partner

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Bart Lorang

PartnerManaging Director

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Portfolio

AllbirdsMarketing Adtech

Allbirds, Inc. is a global lifestyle brand that specializes in creating comfortable and sustainable footwear and apparel using naturally derived materials. The company focuses on innovation in product design to promote environmentally friendly practices in the fashion industry.

DoorDashEcommerce Marketplaces

DoorDash is an on-demand delivery platform that connects customers with local restaurants, grocery stores, and retailers. It allows users to order food, groceries, alcohol, and convenience items directly from the DoorDash website or app.

Builder.ioEnterprise Software

Builder.io is a visual development platform that allows users to create and manage web applications and content without deep technical knowledge. It offers tools for converting designs into clean code and managing headless content.

FernDeveloper Tools Infra

Fern helps businesses ship beautiful API documentation and production-ready SDKs that feel hand-crafted. It provides an SDK generator that produces idiomatic client libraries across multiple languages and creates documentation that stays in sync with APIs.

ZedFintech Payments

Zed is a global player in the digital market, focusing on the multi-channel distribution and monetization of digital services. With a proprietary platform that encompasses billing, settlement, and real-time analytics, Zed aims to unify the digital experience and provide inclusive access to the digital age across various societies.

Mermaid ChartEnterprise Software

Mermaid Chart, founded by Knut Sveidqvist and Open Core Ventures, emerged from the Mermaid open-source project. It supports Mermaid significantly while offering commercial services to fund project growth and expand the developer team.

StreamFintech Payments

Stream provides fair financial services for the everyday worker, offering a financial wellbeing platform that helps employees earn, learn, save, and spend on their own terms through a smartphone app.

Cara AIFintech Payments

Cara grows your insurance agency, brokerage, or MGA with domain-specific AI that automates servicing and assists with sales.

Miso AIEnterprise Software

Miso AI is a real-time personalization data platform that empowers marketplaces, e-commerce platforms, and content media sites to deliver immersive, contextual, and tailored experiences, enabling rapid real-time personalization without the need for extensive infrastructure.

EllisLegal Regtech

Ellis is a modern immigration law firm specializing in U.S. visas and green cards. They combine world-class legal expertise with best-in-class technology to deliver a completely reimagined immigration experience.

Guest House

Guest House is a platform that simplifies the process of listing a home by automating essential services such as staging, cleaning, moving, and photography. By streamlining these tasks, the company helps agents and sellers reduce listing preparation time by 50%, enabling homes to hit the market faster and sell for top dollar.

AstranisAerospace Defense

Astranis builds the world's most advanced satellites for high orbits, focusing on dedicated satellite broadband and supporting government science, PNT, and communications missions.

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V1.VC Research Document Investment Thesis V1.VC is a founder-driven venture capital firm with a philosophy of being "patient, long-term capital partners to the most ambitious founders." The firm helps founders navigate from seed (v1) to Series A and beyond (s-1). The firm is built and run by current and former operators with hands-on founding experience, positioning them as operational partners, n

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