Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Media • Education • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Cosmetics (& Fashion) • Entertainment (& Sports) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Messaging • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer • Woman Focused |
Stages | Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Series A |
Investing | United States • Hong Kong |
Investment Range | $10,000 - $100,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $25,000 |
A-Force Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on empowering female entrepreneurs and promoting gender equality in the startup ecosystem. They specialize in funding innovative consumer startups that enhance daily living and make premium experiences more accessible globally. With an investment range of $10,000 to $100,000 and a preferred sweet spot of $25,000, A-Force Ventures targets companies in the pre-seed, seed, early-stage, and Series A funding rounds. Their investment scope covers diverse industries, including software, media, education, retail and e-commerce, cosmetics and fashion, entertainment and sports, healthtech and fitness, messaging, healthcare and wellness, and consumer sectors with a clear emphasis on businesses that cater to or are led by women. They intentionally steer clear of enterprise-focused ventures, aligning their capital with ventures that align with their mission of fostering female-led innovation. A-Force Ventures is managed by Jon Vlassopulos, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in technology, media, advertising, and telecommunication, including roles at companies such as AT&T Wireless, Endemol, Bertelsmann, BMG, Roblox, and Napster. The firm prides itself on investing in startups with female founders or those active in female-dominant marketplaces. Their portfolio includes a diverse array of companies such as Inworld AI, TR Lab, Mayk, Surely, Berry Street, Ample Foods, Anyplace, Authentic Artists, Gener8, Vina, Infinite Canvas, Zebra Labs, Outdoorsy, Portl, and Vestaboard, showcasing their commitment to groundbreaking products and services. A-Force Ventures is dedicated to supporting determined, passionate founders with a deep understanding of their market, promoting products and services that enrich people's lives and connect them in more meaningful ways.