The Founders VC
Overview
The Founders VC is a venture capital firm based in Washington and the San Francisco Bay Area that focuses on pre-seed and seed stage investments in Vertical AI startups.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perplexity AI | Mar 2023 | Series A | - |
| Potato AI | Apr 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Ridge AI | Apr 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Logcat.ai | Jul 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Mia Lewin
Founding Partner
Shail Kaveti
Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Founders VC based?
The Founders VC is headquartered in Sammamish, Washington, United States.
When was The Founders VC founded?
The Founders VC was founded in 2024.
How many portfolio companies does The Founders VC have?
The Founders VC has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Founders VC's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Perplexity AI, Potato AI, Ridge AI, Logcat.ai.
What was The Founders VC's most recent investment shown here?
The Founders VC's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Logcat.ai in 2026.
What sectors does The Founders VC focus on?
The Founders VC focuses on FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does The Founders VC focus on?
The Founders VC typically invests at the Early stage.