
Outlander Fund I Archimedes
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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