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Differential Ventures

Differential Ventures

New York City, New Yorkdifferential.vc

Overview

Differential Ventures is an AI-focused venture capital fund led by data scientists and entrepreneurs for data-focused founders . They invest in companies operating in the B2B, technology, SaaS, machine learning, artificial intelligence, infrastructure, and data sectors . The firm focuses on early-stage investments in technology, business, and financial services across the United States .

Year Founded

2017

Portfolio Companies

34

Investments

Differential Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
OcrolusJun 2019Series B-
DatabentoOct 2024Series ACo-investor
Personal AIJan 2023SeedCo-investor
Mona LabsJun 2020SeedCo-investor
VeraOct 2023Pre SeedLead
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Key People

David Magerman

Co-Founder, Managing Partner

Nick Adams

Managing Partner and co-founder

Mitchell Kleinhandler

Managing Partner

Jeremy Kirsch

Operating Partner

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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Differential Ventures based?

Differential Ventures is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.

When was Differential Ventures founded?

Differential Ventures was founded in 2017.

How many portfolio companies does Differential Ventures have?

Differential Ventures has 34 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Differential Ventures's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Ocrolus, Databento, Personal AI, Mona Labs, Vera.

What was Differential Ventures's most recent investment shown here?

Differential Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Databento in 2024.

What sectors does Differential Ventures focus on?

Differential Ventures focuses on Enterprise Software, FinTech, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.

What company stages does Differential Ventures focus on?

Differential Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.

What is Differential Ventures's AUM?

Differential Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Year Founded2017

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