v1.vc

What is v1.vc?

V1.vc is a venture capital firm with a clear focus on early-stage investments, particularly in the pre-seed and seed stages. Based in Boulder, Colorado, with an additional presence in San Francisco, California, V1.vc is dedicated to supporting B2B companies across North America.

They cater to a diverse range of industries, including Software (Web Marketplace SaaS), IT & TMT, BioTech, AgroTech, Business Solutions, Hardware & Manufacturing, Sales & Marketing, IoT & Wearables, CleanTech, Blockchain & Cryptos, Food & Beverage, Logistics & Distribution, Medical Devices & Hospital Services, Robotics, Real Estate & Construction, Healthcare & Wellness, and Online Social sectors.

The firm is selective in its investment approach, targeting businesses with a minimum investment requirement of $50,000 and going up to a maximum of $100,000, with a sweet spot also at the $100,000 mark. V1.vc positions itself as a patient, long-term capital partner, supporting the most ambitious founders in their journey from version one to S-1, a nod to companies' growth stages from initial launch to potential IPO readiness.

Their goal is to help founders navigate through the challenging early phases of company development.

The team at V1.vc comprises experienced professionals, including Co-founder and Partner Brett Jackson, who was an early stage investor since 2006 and has board experience and a background in business development at AVX Aircraft, among other entrepreneurial endeavors. Benny Joseph, another Co-founder and Partner, brings in technical expertise with a previous role as CTO at Allbirds and experience as founder & CEO of GoodApril, which was acquired by Intuit.

Leveraging their collective experience and expertise, V1.vc offers valuable guidance and financial support to innovative founders striving to shape the future of their respective fields.

What they say:

We invest in companies across North America as a seed-stage venture capital firm.