DEFY VENTURES
Overview
Defy Ventures is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides entrepreneurship, employment, and personal development training to currently and formerly incarcerated individuals to reduce recidivism.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unblocked | Jul 2021 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Tilt Finance | Mar 2020 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Zeen | Feb 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Empower | Mar 2020 | Series A | Lead |
| Airspace | May 2022 | Series D | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is DEFY VENTURES based?
DEFY VENTURES is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States.
When was DEFY VENTURES founded?
DEFY VENTURES was founded in 2010.
How many portfolio companies does DEFY VENTURES have?
DEFY VENTURES has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in DEFY VENTURES's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Unblocked, Tilt Finance, Zeen, Empower, Airspace.
What was DEFY VENTURES's most recent investment shown here?
DEFY VENTURES's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Airspace in 2022.
What sectors does DEFY VENTURES focus on?
DEFY VENTURES focuses on FinTech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does DEFY VENTURES focus on?
DEFY VENTURES typically invests at the Early stage.
What is DEFY VENTURES's AUM?
DEFY VENTURES's assets under management are estimated between $250.0M and $500.0M.