Referent Ventures
Overview
Referent Ventures is a pre-seed venture fund that invests in founders building technology and tech-enabled businesses for underserved and overlooked communities, described as "the other 99% of America".
Portfolio Companies
3
Website
referent.vcInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiftwave | - | Seed | Co-investor |
| Exponential Markets | Feb 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Tetsuwan Scientific | Nov 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
Key People
Jade Van Doren
Founder
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Referent Ventures based?
Referent Ventures is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, United States.
When was Referent Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Referent Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Referent Ventures have?
Referent Ventures has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Referent Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Shiftwave, Exponential Markets, Tetsuwan Scientific.
What was Referent Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Referent Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Tetsuwan Scientific in 2024.
What sectors does Referent Ventures focus on?
Referent Ventures focuses on FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.
What company stages does Referent Ventures focus on?
Referent Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.