Root and Shoot Ventures

About The Fund

Root and Shoot Ventures is an investment fund that focuses on nurturing the growth of startups in various innovative and transformative sectors. They primarily invest in industries such as FinTech and Financial Services, Blockchain and Cryptos, Future of Work, and Impact, showing a keen interest in the development of Neobanking and RegTech. With a minimum investment threshold of $100,000 and a maximum of $5,000,000, they typically aim for a 'sweet spot' investment size of $1,500,000. Root and Shoot Ventures specializes in Seed and Series A funding rounds, indicating a preference for early-stage startups that show potential for significant impact and growth. By providing capital, they seek to empower entrepreneurs to bring forward solutions and products that can reshape the markets and improve the societal landscape through technological advancements and innovative business models. Their General Partners, Jonathan Lam, Gordon Tsui, and Michael Chen, are integral to the firm's operations and decision-making processes. Based in Los Angeles, California, Root and Shoot Ventures LLC operates under the umbrella of Unity Holdings, reflecting a commitment to support and unite with founders who are at the forefront of their respective industries. Their focus on sectors that leverage cutting-edge technology and their flexible investment range positions them as a versatile player in the venture capital ecosystem, ready to support the next wave of groundbreaking companies.