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Gambit Ventures

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Gambit Fund, established in 2020, is an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in New York, United States. The firm distinguishes itself with a specialized investment thesis, focusing on companies that are adept at building and leveraging unique data assets for a variety of commercial use cases. Gambit Fund aims to be more than just a capital provider, offering strategic guidance to help its portfolio companies maximize the value and application of their proprietary data.

The firm primarily targets Seed and Series A funding rounds, indicating its commitment to supporting startups from their foundational stages through their initial growth phases. Gambit Fund's investment philosophy is rooted in the belief that unique data sets are crucial for creating sustainable competitive advantages in today's market. They seek out founders who demonstrate not only innovation in data acquisition but also a clear vision for how that data can be monetized and applied across diverse industries.

Since its founding in 2020, Gambit Fund has rapidly expanded its portfolio, making over 50 investments in data-centric startups. While the exact check sizes can fluctuate based on the specific round and company needs, the firm typically deploys initial capital ranging from approximately $500,000 for early Seed-stage companies to up to $3,000,000 for initial investments in Series A rounds. This strategic range allows Gambit Fund to be a meaningful early partner, contributing both essential financial backing and valuable strategic insights to its portfolio companies' development and market expansion.

Investor Profile

Gambit Ventures has backed more than 23 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Convertible Note, Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software, FinTech.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $3M.

Stage Focus

  • Convertible Note (48%)
  • Seed (43%)
  • Series A (9%)

Country Focus

  • United States (96%)
  • Canada (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Software
  • Fintech
  • Financial Services
  • Mobile Apps
  • Health Care
  • Credit Cards
  • Payments
  • Fitness
  • Wellness
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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 Gambit Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Gaingels
North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington
Co-Investments: 1
Spacecadet Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Green D Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 1
TechNexus Venture Collaborative
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 2
Right Side Capital Management
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Crosslink Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
10X Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
AperiamVentures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 1
Landscape Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Gambit Ventures often collaborate with?

TG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
MB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
GG
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
KP
North America, New York, United States, New City
Shared Deals: 1
RT
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
CC
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Gambit Ventures?

Marble

San Diego, California, United States

Marble is a human kind of law firm that makes the experience of getting quality legal care easy.

LegalLegal TechPredictive AnalyticsPrice Comparison
SeedJan 1, 2022
Aescape

New York, New York, United States

Aescape is a technology company that builds data-driven massage therapy and wellness experiences.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)FitnessHealth CareRoboticsWellness
SeedJun 16, 2021
Logixboard

Seattle, Washington, United States

Logixboard is a white-labeled customer experience software that helps logistics service providers increase sales and retain customers.

CRMFreight ServiceLogisticsSoftwareSupply Chain Management
SeedOct 22, 2019
Amount Raised: $5,400,000
Alpaca

San Mateo, California, United States

Alpaca is a financial system platform that allows developers and businesses to build apps, embed investing, and trade algorithms.

Developer APIsFinancial ServicesFinTechInsurTechTrading Platform
SeedMar 18, 2019
Sift wallet

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Sift wallet is a free application that maximizes credit card benefits and earns reimbursements for consumers.

AppsCredit CardsFinTechMobile AppsMobile PaymentsPaymentsSoftware
Convertible NoteJul 19, 2018
SELECT

Miami, Florida, United States

Select improves our members' lives by improving the way businesses and customers connect.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsumerCredit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTechMobile AppsPaymentsRestaurantsTravel
Convertible NoteMay 18, 2018
Amount Raised: $435,000
FleetOps

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

FleetOps is a freight marketplace.It works by automating the allocation of loads to truck drivers that can deliver them.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataMarketplaceTransportation
Convertible NoteMay 11, 2018
Fitspot

New York, New York, United States

Fitspot is the centralized hub for amenities, connecting properties and tenants to an ecosystem of on-site and digital wellness experiences.

FitnessHealth CareWellness
Convertible NoteFeb 22, 2018
Studio

New York, New York, United States

Studio makes audio based group running classes available live and on-demand to anyone with access to a treadmill.

AppsFitnessHealth CareWellness
Convertible NoteJan 30, 2018
Robin Healthcare

Berkeley, California, United States

Robin Healthcare is a developer of an electronic medical recording device.

Electronic Health Record (EHR)ElectronicsHealth Care
SeedDec 27, 2017
Amount Raised: $3,360,000