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Outlander Fund I Archimedes

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Outlander Fund I, often referred to as Outlander Fund I Archimedes, represents the inaugural venture capital fund managed by Outlander VC, a multi-stage investment firm. This fund successfully reached its final close in June 2021, having secured $50 million in committed capital. Headquartered in New York City, Outlander VC also maintains a significant presence with offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and London, reflecting its broad reach and commitment to key innovation ecosystems.

The fund's primary investment focus is on early-stage companies, typically ranging from Seed to Series B rounds. Outlander Fund I is designed to provide initial capital injections that generally fall between $500,000 and $3 million. This strategic range allows the firm to support promising startups at critical junctures, while also reserving capital for subsequent follow-on investments to nurture growth and facilitate future funding rounds for its portfolio companies.

Outlander Fund I strategically targets high-growth sectors that are poised for significant disruption and innovation. Its investment thesis is concentrated on areas such as FinTech, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), and Consumer Tech. By focusing on these specific verticals, Outlander VC aims to leverage its expertise and network to identify and empower companies that are developing transformative technologies and business models. The fund's disciplined approach and sector-specific focus position it as a key player in supporting the next generation of tech leaders.

Investor Profile

Outlander Fund I Archimedes has backed more than 47 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 11 rounds, about 23% of its total and boasts 14 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, Australia.
  • Strong thematic focus on Internet, Health Care, Apps.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $3M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (55%)
  • Series A (26%)
  • Series B (11%)
  • Pre Seed (2%)
  • Series C (2%)
  • Convertible Note (2%)
  • Series Unknown (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (98%)
  • Australia (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Internet
  • Health Care
  • Apps
  • Software
  • Mobile
  • Payments
  • Human Resources
  • Home Services
  • Fitness
  • Consulting
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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 Outlander Fund I Archimedes frequently co-invest with?

First Round Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
Switch Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 6
Pear VC
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
SC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
QueensBridge Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 4
500 Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 7
Struck Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 4
CSC Upshot
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 4
Greylock
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
Slow Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does Outlander Fund I Archimedes often collaborate with?

Daniel Curran
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 3
BW
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 3
RM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
SM
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
PC
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 5
CL
North America, Tennessee, United States, Nashville
Shared Deals: 4
BB
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Shared Deals: 5
MH
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
CC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
SP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3

What are some of recent deals done by Outlander Fund I Archimedes?

DiffuseDrive

San Francisco, California, United States

DiffuseDrive is a developer tool for high-fidelity synthetic data for computer vision development.

Generative AIInformation TechnologyInternet
SeedMay 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
Saltbox

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Saltbox provides workspaces that offer fulfillment and logistics support to ecommerce entrepreneurs.

E-CommerceLogisticsTransportationWarehousing
SeedSep 5, 2019
Amount Raised: $3,200,000
Solar Analytics

North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Solar monitoring company that maximises the value home owners get from their solar power system

AnalyticsEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable EnergySolar
Series BAug 2, 2018
Amount Raised: $4,750,000
Unbound

New York, New York, United States

Unbound is a rebellious sexual wellness company for women.

Sex TechWellnessWomen's
Series UnknownDec 22, 2017
Amount Raised: $2,700,000
Pilotworks

New York, New York, United States

Pilotworks fuels the growth of independent food companies with flexible kitchen spaces, powerful services and learning programs.

CommunitiesDeliveryEducationFood and BeverageFood Processing
Series ADec 5, 2017
Amount Raised: $13,000,000
Aaptiv

New York, New York, United States

Aaptiv is a digital health company that combines scientific programming, empathetic trainers, and uplifting music to improve members health.

FitnessHealth CareMobileMusicPayments
Series BDec 1, 2017
Amount Raised: $26,000,000
Unbound

New York, New York, United States

Unbound is a rebellious sexual wellness company for women.

Sex TechWellnessWomen's
SeedSep 7, 2017
Open Listings

Los Angeles, California, United States

Open Listings is a homebuying app designed to make buying a home simple and more affordable.

AppsInformation ServicesProperty ManagementReal Estate
Series AJul 13, 2017
Amount Raised: $6,500,000
Rinse

San Francisco, California, United States

Rinse provides garment care services. Its services include dry cleaning, launder and press.

Home ServicesInternet
Series BJun 21, 2017
Amount Raised: $14,000,000
Atrium LTS

San Francisco, California, United States

Atrium builds products and services to help automate legal workflows, innovate new processes, and help firms identify new clients.

ConsultingLegalSoftware
Series AJun 15, 2017
Amount Raised: $10,500,000