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Chaos Ventures

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Chaos Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York City, established in 2021. The firm primarily focuses on partnering with startups from the pre-seed through Series A stages, aiming to identify and support disruptive technologies and business models at their nascent phases. Their geographic presence in a major financial hub like New York allows them to tap into a diverse ecosystem of innovation and talent, positioning them strategically within the East Coast's burgeoning tech scene.

The firm's investment thesis centers on transformative sectors such as SaaS, Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, Developer Tools, Future of Work, Web3, and Climate Tech. Chaos Ventures seeks out companies that are leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve significant market problems or create entirely new categories. Typically, their initial investment, or first cheque, ranges from $250,000 to $1.5 million, providing crucial early capital to help founders achieve key milestones and scale their operations.

Since its inception, Chaos Ventures has demonstrated a consistent investment pace, having made over 20 investments into promising startups as of early 2024. This active portfolio includes companies that are developing innovative solutions across their target verticals. Beyond capital deployment, Chaos Ventures positions itself as a strategic partner, offering operational guidance, access to their extensive network, and ongoing support to help portfolio companies navigate the challenges of rapid growth and market expansion. Their hands-on approach aims to foster long-term success and maximize the potential of the ventures they back, emphasizing a collaborative relationship with founders.

Investor Profile

Chaos Ventures has backed more than 82 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Australia.
  • Strong thematic focus on FinTech, Financial Services, Software.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $1.5M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (39%)
  • Seed (20%)
  • Series A (18%)
  • Series B (9%)
  • Series D (5%)
  • Pre Seed (4%)
  • Series C (4%)
  • Private Equity (1%)
  • Series E (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (83%)
  • Canada (4%)
  • Australia (2%)
  • United Kingdom (2%)
  • Brazil (1%)
  • Singapore (1%)
  • United Arab Emirates (1%)
  • Argentina (1%)
  • Nigeria (1%)
  • Sweden (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Fintech
  • Financial Services
  • Software
  • Blockchain
  • Food And Beverage
  • Health Care
  • Saas
  • Information Technology
  • Marketplace
  • Insurtech
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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 Chaos Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Gaingels
North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington
Co-Investments: 7
Trajectory Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
Third Prime
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Bossa Invest
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Co-Investments: 3
Coinbase Ventures
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 2
Sprint Vc
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Blockchange Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
L1D
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 2
B Capital
North America, California, United States, Manhattan Beach
Co-Investments: 3
Republic capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Chaos Ventures often collaborate with?

SB
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 2
BR
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
AW
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
GT
North America, Louisiana, United States, Baton Rouge
Shared Deals: 1
AI
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
SD
North America, New York, United States, Brooklyn
Shared Deals: 1
Rabindra Shrestha
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
AG
North America, Colorado, United States, Denver
Shared Deals: 1
AS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Chaos Ventures?

Upfort

San Francisco, California, United States

Upfort is a cyber security and insurance platform that offers comprehensive protection against evolving cyber threats.

Cyber SecurityInsuranceInsurTechNetwork SecuritySecurity
Series AOct 26, 2023
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
FORTË

New York, New York, United States

FORTË, a B2B/SaaS solution enabling gyms, influencers & teams to build an interactive video monetization platform w/ community engagement.

FitnessHealth CaremHealthVideo StreamingWearables
Series UnknownJul 10, 2023
Humanly.io

Seattle, Washington, United States

Humanly.io is a conversational AI that engages with every single candidate.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Human ResourcesMachine LearningRecruitingSaaSSoftware
Series AJun 15, 2023
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Sicona Battery Technologies

Alexandria, New South Wales, Australia

Sicona develops next generation battery technology used in the anodes of lithium-ion batteries.

Nanotechnology
Series AJun 14, 2023
Amount Raised: $14,951,767
Percent

New York, New York, United States

Percent is a platform for sourcing, structuring, syndicating, monitoring, and servicing private credit transactions.

CreditFinancial ServicesFinTechInformation Services
Series BMay 17, 2023
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Prophet Exchange

Hoboken, New Jersey, United States

Peer to peer, high frequency sports betting exchange.

FinanceGamblingInformation TechnologySoftwareSports
Series AApr 10, 2023
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
Skillprint

Oakland, California, United States

Skillprint wants you to be the best version of yourself, and have fun doing it.

AppsEducationGamingMobile Apps
Pre SeedMar 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
MOGL

Royal Palm Beach, Florida, United States

MOGL is a marketplace for athletes and brands that connects brands with college athletes.

AdvertisingAffiliate MarketingBrand MarketingMarketingMarketplaceSoftware
SeedMar 23, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,600,000
Andrena

New York, New York, United States

Andrena is a developer of an internet distribution platform designed to offer high-speed internet at reduced costs.

TelecommunicationsWireless
Series AFeb 27, 2023
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Zurp

Miami, Florida, United States

Zurp is a fintech platform built for superfans.

Financial Services
Pre SeedJan 24, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,000,000