The Fund

The Fund is a community-driven venture capital firm based in New York City, focused on early-stage investments in technology companies. Established in 2018, it is uniquely comprised of over 65 successful founders and operators who leverage their firsthand experience in building and scaling businesses to support the next generation of entrepreneurs. The Fund specializes in pre-seed and seed investments, primarily in the first financing round of startups within the greater NYC metro area. It emphasizes purpose-driven teams that aim to create a positive impact on society and the environment. By combining capital with mentorship and expertise, The Fund provides startups with significant access to a network of accomplished entrepreneurs, distinguishing itself as a pioneering model in the venture capital landscape.

Victor Bornstein

Investor

Lukas Erlebach

Partner

Javier Etxebeste

Limited Partner (Founders Group)

Hillary France

Partner

Kelsey Haley

Partner

Soren Larson

Partner

Malcolm McVay

Investor

Katie Russell

Associate

Allison Grabler Stein

Partner

Kimberly Teo

Investor

Jose (Pepe) Benito

Partner

Past deals in News

Charter

Seed Round in 2022
Publisher of email newsletter intended to transform every workplace and catalyze organizations where all workers thrive. The company publishes a newsletter and other content, hosts events for workplace decision-makers, and offers an online training program on hybrid work, enabling businesses to have a tactical playbook for what work can and should be.

Press Hook

Seed Round in 2021
The Press Hook is the first tech-enabled public relations platform that connects media to brands and publicists at scale. Our system helps thousands of brands, publicists, and journalists connect with each other to facilitate newsworthy stories in a modern world. By streamlining and digitizing the processes of an antiquated industry, we are making the news cycle stronger and more reliable. Our communication platform matches brands with top journalists who are more likely to write about their products and services. Journalists spend less time sifting through irrelevant pitches while diversifying their sources, and brands get the timely earned media coverage they deserve. The Press Hook unlocks a new marketing channel for the 70 percent of small businesses who need press but don't have the resources for proper media exposure. We are on a mission to help small businesses gain brand awareness in top media publications with our innovative technology-driven solutions.

Press Hook

Pre Seed Round in 2021
The Press Hook is the first tech-enabled public relations platform that connects media to brands and publicists at scale. Our system helps thousands of brands, publicists, and journalists connect with each other to facilitate newsworthy stories in a modern world. By streamlining and digitizing the processes of an antiquated industry, we are making the news cycle stronger and more reliable. Our communication platform matches brands with top journalists who are more likely to write about their products and services. Journalists spend less time sifting through irrelevant pitches while diversifying their sources, and brands get the timely earned media coverage they deserve. The Press Hook unlocks a new marketing channel for the 70 percent of small businesses who need press but don't have the resources for proper media exposure. We are on a mission to help small businesses gain brand awareness in top media publications with our innovative technology-driven solutions.
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