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Vast Ventures

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Vast Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage technology investments, primarily focusing on Seed and Series A rounds. The firm maintains a broad investment thesis, actively deploying capital across diverse sectors including Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS, enterprise software, consumer technologies, healthcare, future of work, climate tech, and Web3. Notably, Vast Ventures has established a significant presence within the Web3 and blockchain ecosystem, backing prominent companies like Blockdaemon, LayerZero Labs, and Aptos, reflecting their forward-looking investment approach.

The firm is known for its active investment strategy, having made over 110 investments since its inception. Vast Ventures has demonstrated substantial capital deployment capabilities, with over $1 billion invested across its various funds. This significant capital base allows them to support their portfolio companies through multiple funding rounds and participate in larger syndicates, indicating a commitment to long-term partnerships with their founders.

Vast Ventures typically targets initial investments ranging from $500,000 to $5 million. This range positions them to lead or co-lead early-stage rounds, providing crucial capital for nascent technology companies. Their strategy emphasizes identifying and backing innovative companies that are poised to disrupt their respective industries and build the future of technology, aligning with their mission to invest in groundbreaking solutions.

Investor Profile

Vast Ventures has backed more than 88 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 6% of its total and boasts 34 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, United Kingdom, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, Advertising.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (39%)
  • Series A (31%)
  • Series B (11%)
  • Angel (5%)
  • Pre Seed (5%)
  • Series Unknown (3%)
  • Series C (2%)
  • Series D (2%)
  • Convertible Note (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (89%)
  • United Kingdom (2%)
  • Canada (2%)
  • Brazil (1%)
  • Colombia (1%)
  • Argentina (1%)
  • Chile (1%)
  • Mexico (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Health Care
  • Advertising
  • Saas
  • Medical
  • E-commerce
  • Internet
  • Social Media
  • Apps
  • Analytics
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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 Vast Ventures frequently co-invest with?

First Round Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 10
Google Ventures
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 6
Founder Collective
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 4
Felicis
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 5
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 6
SV Angel
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 6
BoxGroup
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 7
Atento Capital
North America, Oklahoma, United States, Tulsa
Co-Investments: 5
Lerer Hippeau
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 6
Founders Fund
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5

Which angels does Vast Ventures often collaborate with?

ZW
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
SB
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 2
NT
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
FG
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
PC
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 4
JF
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 3
AH
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 4
David Spector
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
BA
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
JG
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 3

What are some of recent deals done by Vast Ventures?

Warrant is a tool that simplifies marketing compliance & tackles rising regulatory scrutiny head-on to prevent issues as fintechs scale.

FinanceFinTechMarketing Automation
Pre SeedApr 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $720,000
HIFI

New York, New York, United States

HIFI is a next-generation payments and stablecoin infrastructure company.

CryptocurrencyFinTechPayments
SeedDec 10, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Fabric

New York, New York, United States

Fabric is an innovator in healthcare enablement software.

Health CareSoftware
Series AFeb 21, 2024
Amount Raised: $60,000,000
PatchRx

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

PatchRx is a remote therapeutic management platform that boosts adherence and helps patients take medication on time.

Data VisualizationHealth CareMedicalMedical DeviceSoftware
Series AAug 30, 2023
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Base

Miami, Florida, United States

Base is a membership club that brings together brilliant minds for customized social activities.

HospitalityService IndustrySocial NetworkSoftware
Pre SeedAug 25, 2023
Amount Raised: $500,000
Fabric

New York, New York, United States

Fabric is an innovator in healthcare enablement software.

Health CareSoftware
SeedMar 30, 2023
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Juno Medical

New York, New York, United States

Juno Medical is a whole-family healthcare platform that provides modern open-access care for an entire family’s day-to-day needs.

FamilyHealth CareMedicalWellness
Series ADec 8, 2022
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Ophelos

London, England, United Kingdom

Ophelos was created to transform how individuals, families, and businesses manage their financial health.

Financial ServicesFinTechHealth Care
SeedJun 29, 2022
Amount Raised: $6,064,612
Clicoh

Córdoba, Cordoba, Argentina

Clicoh is a startup that provides fulfillment solutions through innovation and technology for digital companies in Latam.

Delivery ServiceLogisticsMobile AppsSoftwareTransportation
Series AMay 23, 2022
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Source

New York, New York, United States

Source enables product engineers and clinicians to collaborate on building healthcare experiences that place the patient.

AppsClinical TrialsDeveloper APIsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsInformation Technology
SeedApr 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,000,000