Helium-3 Ventures

About The Fund

Helium-3 Ventures is an investment fund that backs the best founders building the most exciting and innovative companies for earth and beyond. They focus on a wide array of industries including Software, which encompasses Web Marketplaces, SaaS platforms; FinTech and Financial Services; Hardware and Manufacturing; Energy; Retail, including E-Commerce; Sales and Marketing; and Payments. Helium-3 Ventures has an investment range with a minimum of $100,000, maximum of $5,000,000, and a sweet spot around $1,500,000, indicating a flexible approach tailored to varied stages of a company's growth. They specialize in Seed and Pre-seed investments, positioning themselves early in the lifecycle of startups with the potential to disrupt industries. Their investment thesis revolves around a commitment to reducing environmental impact, enhancing online and fintech capabilities, and pushing the boundaries of manufacturing and retail. Helium-3 Ventures' portfolio includes a diverse set of innovative companies such as Alga, which focuses on reducing methane emissions and Astranis with its advanced satellite technology for high orbits, representing their vision of pioneering positive change and technological progress. They offer tools to support founders, including hiring support with expertise in assessing management teams, access to the Columbia Network leveraging faculty, student, and alumni resources, brand support from influential partners, and shared office space in NYC. Additionally, they provide valuable data resources like e-commerce scraping services, company contacts to expand customer bases and distribution networks, and retail tracking services. Helium-3 Ventures is dedicated to adding value beyond capital investment through their extensive network and support services, helping businesses scale to new heights.