Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Hospitality (& Events) • Media • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • IoT (& Wearables) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Gaming (& eSports) • Analytics • Consumer |
Stages | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A |
Investing | United States • United Kingdom • Australia • New Zealand |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $500,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $300,000 |
Assets Under Management | $30,000,000 |
AfterWork Ventures is a community-powered venture capital fund that focuses on investing in startups within various industries, including Hospitality and Events, Media, Business Solutions, FinTech and Financial Services, Retail and E-Commerce, IoT and Wearables, CleanTech, AI and Big Data, Blockchain and Cryptos, Gaming and eSports, and Analytics. They emphasize early-stage investments, targeting Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds. With a flexible investment approach, they provide funding ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, with a sweet spot of around $300,000 per investment. They manage assets totaling $30 million and leverage a diverse set of skills, knowledge, and networks from their team and broader community to deliver quality deal flow, insightful due diligence, and comprehensive support to their portfolio companies.The fund's team is described as young, hungry, and scrappy, mirroring the startups they invest in. AfterWork Ventures positions itself as a startup, too, with a founding story that aligns with the entrepreneurial spirit they seek in their investments. The team consists of partners, creative directors, venture partners, and other professionals who engage in a variety of post-work activities, adding a personal touch to their professional persona. This diverse professional mix aims to provide a unique perspective and broad support to the startups they invest in,The fund also boasts a backing of over 120 operators, indicating a strong network that can potentially offer added value to their investments. Through their work, AfterWork Ventures aims to make a significant impact, together with the founders and investors they associate with. They invite collaboration with individuals eager to make a dent in the universe, reflecting an ambition that extends beyond traditional investments. The firm also fosters community engagement by offering the opportunity to join their NFT community, Astronauts AfterWork. AfterWork Ventures is supported by Boutique Capital Pty Ltd, ensuring that they meet regulatory and compliance standards as a corporate authorized representative.