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Frontures

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

Frontures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm primarily focused on supporting companies at the pre-seed and seed stages. Established with a clear mandate to identify and nurture early-stage innovation, the firm positions itself as a crucial first-money partner for promising startups across various sectors. Their strategic location in the heart of the United States' technology hub provides them with direct access to a vibrant ecosystem of entrepreneurs and emerging technologies.

The firm employs a high-volume investment strategy, having made over 100 investments to date, indicating a broad and active approach to portfolio building. While their portfolio spans diverse industries, common themes include advancements in artificial intelligence, software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms, fintech solutions, and even deep tech areas like aerospace. This wide-ranging interest allows Frontures to capitalize on disruptive trends across the technology landscape, providing capital and strategic guidance to founders as they navigate the critical early phases of growth.

Frontures typically deploys initial checks ranging from approximately $250,000 to $1,500,000, tailored to the specific needs and stage of the startup. This flexible approach enables them to participate in both nascent pre-seed rounds and more developed seed-stage opportunities. The firm has also demonstrated its ability to generate returns, with at least 2 reported exits from its portfolio companies, underscoring its commitment to fostering successful ventures from inception through liquidity events. Their consistent activity and strategic focus make them a notable player in the early-stage venture capital landscape.

Investor Profile

Frontures has backed more than 21 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Germany, India.
  • Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Manufacturing, Payments.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $1.5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (71%)
  • Pre Seed (19%)
  • Series B (5%)
  • Series Unknown (5%)

Country Focus

  • United States (71%)
  • Germany (10%)
  • India (5%)
  • Singapore (5%)
  • Puerto Rico (5%)
  • Canada (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Manufacturing
  • Payments
  • Software
  • Machine Learning
  • Fintech
  • Information Services
  • Financial Services
  • Logistics
  • Analytics
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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 Frontures frequently co-invest with?

Bossa Invest
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Co-Investments: 1
Icon Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 1
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 3
AirFinance
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
One Planet Group
North America, California, United States, Walnut Creek
Co-Investments: 1
Graphene Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 1
Merck Global Health Innovation Fund
North America, New Jersey, United States, Whitehouse Station
Co-Investments: 1
European Innovation Council
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Co-Investments: 2
Lightspeed Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
Alchemist Accelerator
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Frontures often collaborate with?

PZ
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
GA
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Shared Deals: 1
EJ
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
CT
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Frontures?

FaradaIC Sensors

Greifenberg, Bayern, Germany

FaradaIC Sensors is to commoditize gas sensors and provide flexible gas sensing at a cheap cost for the expanding market.

ManufacturingSemiconductor
SeedApr 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,941,780
3DOS

Hermosa Beach, California, United States

3DOS operates as a peer-to-peer manufacturing network.

Digital MarketingManufacturingPeer to Peer
SeedJan 1, 2023
InstaSecure

Newark, California, United States

InstaSecure develops a security platform designed to protect cloud assets.

Cloud Data ServicesCloud ManagementCloud Security
SeedJan 1, 2023
FaradaIC Sensors

Greifenberg, Bayern, Germany

FaradaIC Sensors is to commoditize gas sensors and provide flexible gas sensing at a cheap cost for the expanding market.

ManufacturingSemiconductor
Pre SeedDec 19, 2022
RED Atlas

San Juan, NA - Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico

Real Estate Data, News, and Insight

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business Information SystemsBusiness IntelligenceInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMachine LearningNewsReal Estate
SeedJun 29, 2022
Amount Raised: $500,000
Paidiem Payment Solutions

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Paidiem is the all-in-one platform designed to empower the freelance economy and the companies which employ them.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesPaymentsRecruiting
SeedMay 10, 2022
eCommerce Insights AI

Palo Alto, California, United States

eCommerceInsights.ai offers an AI-based insights-as-a-service (IaaS) platform.

Information Services
SeedJan 1, 2022
Seashore Networks

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Seashore Networks offers open virtualized radio access network software for 4G and 5G networks.

Network SecurityProfessional NetworkingWireless
SeedOct 8, 2021
Creatify

San Francisco, California, United States

Creatify is a platform for buying and selling non-fungible tokens.

BlockchainFinTechInformation ServicesMarketplaceNon-Fungible Token (NFT)
SeedOct 5, 2021
Neuronix AI Labs

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Neuronix AI Labs reduces computer-vision AI cost and power consumption by 95% for cloud and edge-device applications

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingComputer VisionInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Pre SeedJun 7, 2021
Amount Raised: $146,291