Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Future Of Work • Logistics (& Distribution) • Payments • Real Estate (& Construction) • Online Social • Consumer • Oil & Gas (& Mining) • Woman Focused |
Stages | Early,Seed, Series A, Series B, Pre-seed |
Investing | United States • Israel |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $500,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $250,000 |
Assets Under Management | $400,000,000 |
Unusual Ventures is a venture capital firm that specializes in early to Series B stage investments, particularly in the technology and software sectors. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Unusual Ventures targets a broad array of industries, including Software (Web, Marketplace, SaaS), PropTech, IT & TMT, Business Solutions, FinTech, Hardware, Retail, Sales & Marketing, A.I. & Big Data, Blockchain, Web Security, Analytics, Cloud Services, Developer tools, Future Of Work, Logistics, Payments, Real Estate, Social Online, Consumer, Oil & Gas, and Women Focused initiatives. With $400 million in assets under management, the fund invests anywhere between $100,000 to $500,000, aiming for a sweet spot of around $250,000 per investment. They offer more than capital, providing a multi-faceted approach to support which includes seed & early-stage funding, accelerator programs, and a variety of hands-on services. Their commitment extends from pre-seed to Series A, using their engagement model to deliver deep support to founders. This includes expert guidance on a path to success, development of key skills via their Field Guide and Academy, and hands-on operational partnerships in areas like sales, marketing, hiring, and education. They are also known for their impactful services program that works directly with businesses on the ground. Their investment philosophy includes leading with operational partnership, being hands-on, and partnering early with talented founders to build disruptive technology companies from the idea stage all the way to initial public offering (IPO). Through their website, Unusual Ventures also offers resources such as the Unusual Guide to Customer Storytelling, aimed at helping startups win their initial set of customers and build a successful startup. The team, comprising experienced operators, aligns closely with portfolio companies to ensure their success, which is evident from the testimonials of various founders part of their network.