2048 Ventures
www.2048.vc2048 Ventures invests $500K - $2M in Pre-Seed and Seed rounds in Vertical AI, Deep Tech, Health, and Bio. They specifically focus on 'Systems of Record, infrastructure and API companies' that build defensibility through data and technology.
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$250K - $2M
Focus Areas
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2048 Ventures is a thesis-driven early-stage VC firm that backs visionary founders building transformative technologies in their core focus areas. They believe in long-term value creation through companies solving fundamental problems, emphasizing founder-market fit and early conviction. Their approach prioritizes speed, transparency, and becoming ‘the least annoying and most helpful investor on your cap table,’ moving from first meeting to commitment in 10-15 business days.
What Sets Them Apart
- Thesis-driven investment approach with published investment theses across specific domains
- Exceptionally fast decision-making: 10-15 business days from first meeting to commitment, with Pre-Seed Fast Track offering funding within 10 business days
- NPS score of 100 from founders consistently over 6 years
- Team of experienced founders, operators, engineers, and scientists who deeply understand building companies
- Commitment to reviewing 100% of pitches received with no warm introduction required
- Focus on data moats and defensibility through technology rather than surface-level trends
- Leadership credentials: Alex Iskold is founder of 5x startups and managed Techstars NYC; team includes scientists with PhDs
Portfolio Highlights
GlossGenius
Vertical Ai
Aerodome
Deep Tech
Soona
Vertical Ai
Vitally
Vertical Ai
Nomic Bio
Deep Tech
Airspace Link
Deep Tech
Impilo
Health
Laminar
Deep Tech
+ 64 more companies in their portfolio
Investment Team
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