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Authentic Ventures

North America, California, United States, Oakland

Description

Authentic Ventures is a seed and early-stage Venture Capital Firm that has a particular interest in women and minority founders.

Investor Profile

Authentic Ventures has made 20 investments, with 1 in the past 12 months and 10% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (50%)
  • Pre Seed (20%)
  • Series B (15%)
  • Series A (15%)

Country Focus

  • United States (95%)
  • United Kingdom (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Financial Services
  • Saas
  • Mobile Apps
  • Fintech
  • Communities
  • Health Care
  • Information Technology
  • Audio
  • Accounting
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Authentic Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Gaingels
North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington
Co-Investments: 2
Predictive
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Spacecadet Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Rethink Education
North America, New York, United States, White Plains
Co-Investments: 2
Riot Games
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 2
Index Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Backend Capital
North America, Florida, United States, Hollywood
Co-Investments: 2
Redpoint
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
Precursor Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Authentic Ventures often collaborate with?

GW
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AU
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
OD
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Shared Deals: 2
CQ
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
EP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
DeVaris Brown
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Shared Deals: 1
FK
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
CS
North America, Texas, United States, Desoto
Shared Deals: 1
CM
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Shared Deals: 1
JB
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Authentic Ventures?

Juxta

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Juxta is a healthcare logistics platform that empowers hospitals to optimize operational efficiency.

HospitalMachine LearningSoftware
Pre SeedMay 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $500,000
Wicked Saints Studios

Medford, Oregon, United States

Wicked Saints Studios develops a game studio platform using behavioral technology to create interactive media.

GamingMedia and EntertainmentMobile Apps
SeedSep 13, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
SendOwl

London, England, United Kingdom

SendOwl is a software company that develops tools for selling digital products through social media and blogs.

Blogging PlatformsDigital MediaSocial MediaSoftware
SeedFeb 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $9,000,000
Humans Anonymous

Los Angeles, California, United States

Humans Anonymous is an anonymous live audio platform that facilitates safe spaces for communities of people with similar life experiences.

AudioCommunitiesHealth CareMobile Apps
Pre SeedSep 2, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,700,000
Credit Mountain

Dallas, Texas, United States

Fintech SaaS solution that allows lenders to offer rejected borrowers a "Path to Approval"

CreditFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechSaaS
SeedAug 29, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,650,000
Meaningful Gigs

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Meaningful Gigs is a tech-enabled marketplace that up-skills and connects skilled African digital designers with enterprise companies.

EdTechEnterpriseMarketplaceProduct DesignSkill Assessment
SeedMar 18, 2022
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Sparrow

San Francisco, California, United States

Sparrow provides leave management solutions for companies.

Employee BenefitsHuman ResourcesSaaSSoftware
Series AFeb 15, 2022
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Wander

Austin, Texas, United States

Wander is a luxury rental company that provides smart home travel services.

LeisureRentalSmart HomeTourismTravel Accommodations
Series AFeb 9, 2022
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
ByteChek

Miami, Florida, United States

ByteChek helps businesses build cybersecurity programs to enhance sales and build trust from customers.

ComplianceCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyRisk ManagementSaaSSoftware
SeedDec 13, 2021
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Wicked Saints Studios

Medford, Oregon, United States

Wicked Saints Studios develops a game studio platform using behavioral technology to create interactive media.

GamingMedia and EntertainmentMobile Apps
Pre SeedNov 3, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,100,000