f7 Ventures

f7 Ventures is a San Francisco-based early-stage venture capital firm distinguished by its founding team of former Facebook product leaders. Established in 2021, the firm was co-founded by Joanna Lee, Kelly Graziadei, and Vanessa Wittman, who bring extensive operational experience from their tenures at Meta (formerly Facebook). This unique background positions f7 Ventures to offer more than just capital, providing portfolio companies with deep insights into product development, scaling, and market strategy derived from their experience building and growing products used by billions. Their approach emphasizes leveraging this hands-on expertise to support founders navigating the complex challenges of early-stage growth.

The firm primarily focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage investments, targeting companies that are building foundational technologies and innovative solutions across a diverse range of sectors. f7 Ventures has demonstrated an interest in areas such as B2B SaaS, consumer applications, fintech, healthcare, and the future of work, reflecting the broad expertise of its partners. They seek out ambitious founders who can benefit from their strategic guidance and extensive network within the tech ecosystem. The firm's value proposition lies in its ability to act as an extension of the founding team, offering mentorship and operational support crucial for early-stage companies to achieve product-market fit and scale effectively.

In July 2021, f7 Ventures announced the closing of its inaugural fund, totaling $100 million, which solidified its capacity to deploy significant capital into promising startups. According to reports, the firm typically writes initial checks ranging from $500,000 to $2 million, aligning with its focus on providing substantial early-stage funding. This strategic investment size allows them to be a meaningful partner in the initial growth phases of their portfolio companies. f7 Ventures aims to be a long-term partner, supporting its ventures beyond the initial investment through follow-on rounds and continued strategic engagement, fostering a collaborative environment for innovation and growth.