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Evolution VC Partners

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Evolution VC Partners is a New York City-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments, primarily targeting seed and Series A rounds. The firm focuses on high-growth technology companies, aiming to identify and support disruptive innovations from their nascent stages. With a strategic presence in the vibrant East Coast tech ecosystem, Evolution VC Partners positions itself as a hands-on partner for founders navigating the challenges of early-stage growth.

The firm's investment thesis revolves around backing visionary entrepreneurs with scalable business models across various tech sectors. Evolution VC Partners emphasizes a collaborative approach, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance, operational support, and access to their extensive network. Their portfolio spans diverse industries, reflecting a broad interest in technology-driven transformation. They are known for their active participation in the development of their portfolio companies, helping them secure subsequent funding rounds and achieve key milestones.

Evolution VC Partners typically deploys initial capital ranging from $250,000 for seed-stage companies up to $3,000,000 for Series A investments, depending on the specific opportunity and capital requirements. The firm has demonstrated a significant commitment to the early-stage ecosystem, having made over 100 investments to date. A testament to their portfolio companies' potential and the firm's support, these companies have collectively gone on to raise over $1.5 billion in follow-on capital, indicating a strong track record of nurturing ventures towards substantial growth and further investment.

Investor Profile

Evolution VC Partners has backed more than 155 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 12 rounds, about 8% of its total and boasts 29 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series Unknown, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, India.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Food and Beverage, E-Commerce.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $3M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (55%)
  • Series Unknown (19%)
  • Seed (14%)
  • Series B (6%)
  • Series C (1%)
  • Series D (1%)
  • Private Equity (1%)
  • Pre Seed (1%)
  • Series E (1%)
  • Series H (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (95%)
  • Canada (2%)
  • India (1%)
  • Denmark (1%)
  • United Arab Emirates (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Food And Beverage
  • E-commerce
  • Saas
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Information Technology
  • Health Care
  • Biotechnology
  • Machine Learning
  • Manufacturing
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Evolution VC Partners frequently co-invest with?

DG VENTURES
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 4
Gaingels
North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington
Co-Investments: 11
Sand Hill Angels
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 23
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 6
RiverPark Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 6
FirstMark
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Greycroft
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Proton Enterprises
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
Andreessen Horowitz
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Evolution VC Partners often collaborate with?

Daniel Curran
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 2
BW
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 3
EL
North America, Florida, United States, Miami Beach
Shared Deals: 2
EY
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
BR
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
TC
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 2
AR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
SB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 4
BW
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 2
AS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3

What are some of recent deals done by Evolution VC Partners?

Blank Beauty

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Blank Beauty is a digital-to-physical platform that empowers customers to personalize their favorite cosmetic products.

AppsBeautyConsumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsCosmetics
Series AMay 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,500,000
Pluto

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Pluto Corporate Card & Spend Management platform for enterprises in MENA.

B2BBankingFinancial ServicesFinTechInformation TechnologyProcurementSaaSSoftware
SeedJan 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,100,000
Qnovia

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Qnovia is a platform medtech and pharmaceutical company whose mission is to help save lives.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Series BDec 10, 2024
Amount Raised: $16,000,000
Figure

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Figure Robotics is an AI robotics company that is building a multi-purpose humanoid form robot.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingRobotics
Series BFeb 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $675,000,000
HUNGRY

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Hungry is a food-tech catering company that connect customers to chefs, delivering fresh food to its customers.

Food and BeverageMarketplaceOnline Portals
Series CJun 12, 2023
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Qnovia

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Qnovia is a platform medtech and pharmaceutical company whose mission is to help save lives.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Series UnknownJun 7, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,874,968
Genetica

Sausalito, California, United States

Genetica provides exact product suggestions, guaranteeing that clients obtain the best product for their wants, biochemistry.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)CannabisRetail TechnologySaaSSoftwareWellness
SeedMay 24, 2023
Qnovia

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Qnovia is a platform medtech and pharmaceutical company whose mission is to help save lives.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Series ASep 28, 2022
Amount Raised: $17,000,000
Humankind

Santa Monica, California, United States

Humankind is the first Conversational Commerce SaaS platform that connects brand experts with customers easily and scalably via SMS

E-CommerceE-Commerce PlatformsPersonalizationRetail TechnologySaaS
SeedSep 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $4,200,000
Natural Fiber Welding

Peoria, Illinois, United States

Natural Fiber Welding develops a circularity platform producing sustainable materials from plants.

CleanTechManufacturingSustainabilityTextiles
Series BApr 12, 2022
Amount Raised: $85,000,000