Arc Ventures
arc-vc.comArc invests in pre-seed and seed stage companies across four concentrated sectors: application software, infrastructure software, health sciences, and deep tech. The firm operates globally with a presence in the US, Canada, UK, Europe, and Israel, headquartered in New York City.
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Arc Ventures believes the early days of a company’s lifecycle are the most critical and positions itself to support founders through maximum risk periods. The firm has engineered a dual-endpoint investment approach that bridges founders and funders simultaneously, investing first institutional checks into pre-seed and seed companies while also investing in sector-aligned funds. This allows founders to tap into a large VC network to close rounds faster and return to building.
What Sets Them Apart
- Dual-endpoint ecosystem model: invests in both direct startups AND sector-aligned fund managers (LPs to 70+ fund managers)
- First institutional check focus: specifically targets pre-seed and seed stage when companies face maximum risk
- Integrated VC network access: founders gain expedited access to their 70+ fund manager relationships to close rounds faster
- Combination of expertise: leverages 'investment experience, operational wisdom, legal and regulatory training, and scientific insight'
- Enhanced flexibility: operates without traditional VC structure constraints, enabling swift investments across diverse venture asset classes
- Active value-add partner: provides constructive feedback, customer connections, and guidance beyond capital
Portfolio Highlights
Snyk
Infrastructure Software
Incredible Health
Health Sciences
Averna Therapeutics
Health Sciences
Bounce
Application Software
Salt Security
Infrastructure Software
Arbe Robotics
Deep Tech
Addionics
Deep Tech
AlgoValue
Application Software
+ 61 more companies in their portfolio
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