
Abstract Ventures
Description
Abstract Ventures, based in San Francisco, California, is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Ramtin Naimi. The firm distinguishes itself through a sector-agnostic investment approach, backing promising startups across a wide array of industries including SaaS, fintech, healthcare, and consumer technology. Abstract Ventures primarily focuses on pre-seed, seed, and Series A funding rounds, identifying and supporting companies at their foundational stages with a keen eye for strong founding teams and innovative solutions.
The firm is known for its prolific investment activity, having made over 200 investments since its inception. Abstract Ventures typically deploys initial checks ranging from $250,000 to $1.5 million, though they can extend up to $2 million for select Series A opportunities. While they participate in numerous funding rounds, they are less frequently the lead investor, often co-investing alongside other prominent venture firms and angels. Their strategy emphasizes backing strong founding teams with compelling visions and early market traction, providing crucial capital at critical junctures.
Abstract Ventures' investment philosophy centers on providing capital and strategic support to help nascent companies achieve significant milestones and scale. Their broad sector focus allows them to capitalize on emerging trends across the technology landscape, building a diversified portfolio. The firm's consistent activity and commitment to early-stage funding have established it as a key player in the Silicon Valley venture ecosystem, contributing to the growth of a diverse array of innovative companies.
Investor Profile
Abstract Ventures has backed more than 298 startups, with 34 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 40 rounds, about 13% of its total and boasts 23 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, France, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Led 11 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $250K – $1.5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (54%)
- Series A (30%)
- Series B (7%)
- Pre Seed (4%)
- Series Unknown (2%)
- Series C (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (90%)
- France (1%)
- United Kingdom (1%)
- Canada (1%)
- India (1%)
- Germany (1%)
- Mexico (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Fintech
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Financial Services
- Information Technology
- Internet
- Health Care
- Finance
- Saas
- Cryptocurrency
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