
Recursive Ventures
Description
Recursive Ventures is a US-based venture capital firm with a distinct focus on Seed-stage technology startups in both the United States and Israel. The firm specifically targets companies that are leveraging data and artificial intelligence to disrupt traditional industries. Their investment thesis centers on identifying early-stage innovators poised to create significant market impact through advanced technological applications. Recursive Ventures is particularly interested in sectors such as SaaS, Fintech, Healthtech, Proptech, Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, and the evolving landscapes of the Future of Work, Food, and Retail.
The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its commitment to early-stage companies, typically providing first checks ranging from $250,000 to $750,000. This capital is deployed to support startups in their foundational growth phases, helping them to develop their products, scale operations, and secure subsequent funding rounds. Recursive Ventures aims to be more than just a capital provider, offering strategic guidance and network access to its portfolio companies, aligning with their mission to foster disruptive innovation in data-driven and AI-centric solutions.
As of early 2024, Recursive Ventures has built a robust portfolio, having made 28 investments in promising startups across its target geographies and sectors. These portfolio companies have collectively raised over $150 million in follow-on funding, underscoring the potential and growth trajectory of the ventures Recursive Ventures has backed. Their concentrated approach on AI and data-driven technologies positions them as a specialized partner for founders operating at the cutting edge of these transformative fields, contributing to the development of next-generation solutions.
Investor Profile
Recursive Ventures has backed more than 45 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 2% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Australia.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Analytics.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $250K – $750K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (69%)
- Series A (13%)
- Pre Seed (11%)
- Series Unknown (2%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
- Series B (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (96%)
- Australia (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Analytics
- Information Technology
- Internet
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Saas
- Apps
- Automotive
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