Inflection.xyz

Inflection.xyz is a Boston-based first-check venture capital firm established in 2022 by co-founders Aaron D. Jacobson and Matt F. Jacobson. The firm is dedicated to pioneering advancements in human-machine collaboration, focusing on the transformative potential at this intersection. Its investment thesis spans a range of innovative sectors, including artificial intelligence, robotics, the future of work, developer tools, and critical infrastructure. Inflection.xyz aims to identify and support early-stage companies that are building foundational technologies and applications designed to enhance human capabilities through intelligent systems.

The firm primarily targets pre-seed and seed-stage opportunities, positioning itself as a crucial early partner for nascent startups. Inflection.xyz raised its debut vehicle, Inflection.xyz Fund I, securing $10.5 million in capital to deploy across its target sectors. Typical first checks from Inflection.xyz range from $250,000 to $1 million, providing essential early funding to help founders validate their concepts and achieve initial traction. This strategic approach allows the firm to engage deeply with companies from their earliest stages, offering not just capital but also strategic guidance and network access.

By late 2022, Inflection.xyz had already demonstrated its active investment pace, building a portfolio of over 20 companies, including notable investments in firms like Anysphere (developer tools) and Dola (AI-powered event planning). The firm's initial fund attracted support from prominent venture capitalists, including Brad Feld of Foundry Group, Chris Dixon of Andreessen Horowitz, and Mike Volpi of Index Ventures, underscoring the confidence in Inflection.xyz's vision and leadership. This strong backing, combined with its specialized focus, positions Inflection.xyz as a significant early-stage investor in the evolving landscape of human-machine collaboration.