Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Analytics • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Nanotechnology • Consumer • Woman Focused |
Stages | Early, Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $1,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,000,000 |
Baselayer VC is an investment firm focused on nurturing early-stage companies that stand at the forefront of innovation across various sectors. With investment interests deeply rooted in software ranging from web marketplaces and SaaS platforms to Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, Baselayer VC seeks to back transformative solutions shaping the future of technology. Their scope extends to HealthTech and Fitness, where technological advancements meet healthcare to improve consumer wellbeing. In the realm of Blockchain and Cryptos, they observe the economic shifts brought about by these emerging technologies and aim to propel ventures within this space. Their commitment to advancement is also evident in their involvement with Analytics, Healthcare, and Wellness, which often intersect with Nanotechnology to revolutionize consumer products and services. Alongside these areas, Baselayer VC is also keen on supporting consumer-centric businesses and places significant emphasis on Women Focused organizations, advocating for diversity and inclusion in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Baselayer VC offers a broad range of funding, with a minimum investment of $100,000, a maximum of $1,000,000, and a sweet spot at $1,000,000, exemplifying their readiness to foster substantial growth in their portfolio companies. With specialties in stages ranging from Early and Pre-Seed to Seed and Series A rounds, they are well-equipped to guide startups through critical development phases. Their investment thesis encompasses four critical focus areas for B2C or B2B early-stage companies, including Health & Wellness, with an interest in wearables, sensors, and devices; Secondary Markets looking at used and rental products; Sustainability, concentrating on circularity and material science; and Virtual Goods at the intersection of digital and physical consumer goods. Nonetheless, Baselayer VC distinctly positions itself away from brand marketing firms, demonstrating a strategic choice to invest in product-driven, technologically innovative enterprises rather than pure marketing plays.