Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Education • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Entertainment (& Sports) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Robotics • Real Estate (& Construction) • Mobility • Consumer |
Stages | Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Series A |
Investing | United States • Canada • Mexico • Israel • Brazil |
Investment Range | $250,000 - $500,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $375,000 |
Assets Under Management | $20,000,000 |
Ground Up Ventures is a venture capital firm that specializes in Pre-Seed to Series A investments, focusing on a broad range of sectors including Software (Web Marketplace Saas..), PropTech, Education, Business Solutions, FinTech (& Financials services), Retail (& E-Commerce), Entertainment (& Sports), A.I. (& Big Data), Web Security (& Privacy), Insurance (& InsurTech), Logistics (& Distribution), Robotics, Real Estate (& Construction), Mobility, and Consumer. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, USA, they also have ties to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With $20 million in assets under management, they typically invest between $250,000 to $750,000, with a sweet spot of around $500,000. Ground Up Ventures actively seeks to empower founders with robust support, striving to be more than just investors but true partners in building a business. They describe themselves as different from the typical venture firm, embedding themselves in the challenges and milestones of their portfolio companies, whether that involves tackling operational issues or offering strategic advice from a high-level perspective. According to testimonials on their website, Ground Up Ventures is recognized for their commitment, valuable contributions during funding rounds, and for providing introductions for customers and hiring. Founders have praised them for their active involvement and relentless support, stating that working with Ground Up is like having another founder on the team with a vast network and unlimited energy. They maintain a reputation for treating every task with respect, being available whenever advice is needed, and hustling on behalf of their companies 'like they're on the founding team.' Ground Up Ventures communicates a strong preference for visionary founders who they can assist from the early stages to scale and growth, providing credibility, creative solutions, networking opportunities, and a hands-on approach that draws praise from their partners. They encourage founders to engage with them early in their ventures and emphasize their multifaceted role as advisors, strategists, and tenacious supporters committed to founders' success.
We invest in pre-seed and seed stage startups in the US and Israel.