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Wonder Ventures

Santa Monica, California · Invests in US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AConsumer Apps & SocialE-commerce & MarketplacesFood & BeverageB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthReal Estate & PropTechClimate & Clean EnergyRobotics & AutomationLogistics & Supply Chain

Thesis

Invest in Southern California's best founders earlier than anyone else. No idea is too early. We fund companies earlier than most VCs, providing not just capital but hands-on support and operational expertise. Our founder-first philosophy and No Ghosting Rule ensure responsive, engaged partnerships.

Likely not a fit for

Not interested in idea stage without clear founder qualifications, non-local founders (with exceptions), or passive capital seekers

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 week
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Observer
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

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Dustin Rosen

General PartnerManaging Partner · Primary contact

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Jiyoung Jeong

AssociateInvestment Analyst

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Valentina Rodriguez

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Lida Vandermeer

Platform & OpsPlatform Lead

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Taylor Bolhack

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Portfolio

WhatnotEcommerce Marketplaces

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in the US, UK, and Europe—bringing millions together to shop, sell, and connect around the things they love. We’re building the future of ecommerce, bringing together community, shopping and entertainment.

TalaFintech Payments

Tala is a digital financial services platform that provides personalized credit solutions to underserved populations globally. By leveraging machine learning and alternative data, Tala enables users to access credit quickly and efficiently, aiming to integrate millions into the formal financial system.

Arcadia PowerClimate Clean Energy

Arcadia helps businesses unlock a future of abundant, affordable clean energy through an advanced utility data platform and AI-driven analytics.

CREXiProptech Real Estate

Crexi is a commercial real estate platform known for its advanced technology and data services, helping users close over $615 billion in transactions.

HoneyDeveloper Tools Infra

Honey is a platform dedicated to promoting the honey industry, celebrating beekeeping, and sharing the stories of beekeepers and honey producers from the United States and around the world. The National Honey Board focuses on the positive impact of honey on communities, the environment, and the food supply.

Modern AnimalHealthcare Digital

Modern Animal is a veterinary hospital group that aims to reinvent veterinary care by addressing gaps in the veterinary experience through custom technology and thoughtfully designed clinic spaces. The company focuses on bettering the lives of animals and their owners by providing a sustainable membership model and a range of veterinary services.

BirdConsumer Apps Social

Bird is a leading provider of micro-electric mobility solutions, offering electric bikes and scooters for urban transportation. The company aims to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions by providing eco-friendly alternatives to traditional vehicles in cities worldwide.

Coinbase

Coinbase is a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade a variety of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ethereum. It also offers services for businesses and institutions, providing tools for crypto trading, payments, and asset management.

Dray AllianceLogistics Supply Chain

Dray Alliance is a venture-backed drayage provider that simplifies and enhances predictability in supply chains through innovative technology and extensive industry expertise, offering end-to-end drayage management.

ProducePayFood Beverage

ProducePay is a digital platform designed to transform the fresh produce industry by providing financing solutions, strategic sourcing, and end-to-end visibility to agribusinesses.

ClutterLogistics Supply Chain

Clutter provides moving and storage solutions, offering affordable storage units and facilities in various locations.

Karman+Aerospace Defense

Karman+ is a company that raised $20 million to develop an asteroid-mining spacecraft. It aims to mine asteroids to supply the space economy and move polluting industries into space.

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Wonder Ventures Research Document Investment Thesis Wonder Ventures is a Los Angeles-based pre-seed venture capital firm founded with the explicit mission to invest in Southern California's best founders earlier than anyone else. The fund believes that no idea is too early and is committed to writing the first check that puts founders in business. Rather than just providing capital, Wonder Venture

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