Proof

What is Proof?

PROOF Fund is a venture capital firm based in Reston, Virginia, that specializes in seeding and supporting startups across various industries, including Software, IT, Media, Education, Business Solutions, FinTech, Hardware, Retail, A.I., Robotics, Real Estate, Healthcare, LegalTech, Mobile, Mobility, Nanotechnology, Restaurants, and more.

Their investment philosophy is demonstrated through their diverse portfolio, which includes companies like Epic Games, Zipline, Astra, and Beyond Meat — a global leader in plant-based meats.

They favor companies that show potential for hypergrowth and the capability of becoming category leaders, targeting a mix of consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) models. PROOF's portfolio showcases involvement in multiple stages of the company lifecycle, from active investments to successful exits through IPOs, acquisitions, or SPACs.

Key elements of their portfolio include innovative businesses such as Icon, which uses 3D printing technologies for homebuilding; Daily Pay, a novel financial platform; Ro, a vertically-integrated healthcare provider; and Greenlight Financial, a provider of smart debit cards designed for parental monitoring of child spending habits.

The firm's strategy is to let their portfolio speak for their performance. In addition to company growth, PROOF contributes thought leadership in the venture capital space and shares insights through its podcast and various social media channels. They emphasize the importance of leadership qualities, entrepreneurial spirit, and the positive impact of their start-ups, as reflected in their celebration of Earth Day and initiatives around sustainability.