
Twin Ventures
Description
Twin Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments, primarily focusing on AI-native startups. Founded in 2022 by General Partners Max R. and Joe L., the firm positions itself as a strategic partner for founders building the next generation of artificial intelligence companies. While their portfolio on platforms like Crunchbase indicates a broader interest in areas such as SaaS, Fintech, and the Future of Work, their official website strongly emphasizes their commitment to AI-first ventures, aligning with their stated mission to foster innovation in this rapidly evolving sector.
The firm targets companies at the Seed and Pre-Seed stages, offering initial checks ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000. This flexible investment range allows them to support a diverse set of early-stage AI startups, from nascent concepts to those with initial traction. Beyond capital, Twin Ventures adopts an active investment approach, providing hands-on support across various critical areas including product strategy, go-to-market execution, and talent acquisition. They leverage their "Twin Network," a curated group of AI experts, to provide portfolio companies with valuable mentorship, industry insights, and strategic connections, aiming to accelerate their growth and market penetration.
As of early 2024, Twin Ventures has rapidly built a portfolio, with Crunchbase reporting approximately 13 investments since its inception. This demonstrates their proactive engagement in the AI ecosystem and their commitment to identifying and nurturing promising ventures. Their focus on providing both capital and strategic operational support makes them a compelling partner for founders seeking more than just funding, but also deep industry expertise and a robust support system to navigate the complexities of building an AI-first business.
Investor Profile
Twin Ventures has backed more than 22 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 14% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, India, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software, Machine Learning.
- Typical check size: $250K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (59%)
- Series A (23%)
- Series Unknown (14%)
- Series B (5%)
Country Focus
- United States (86%)
- India (9%)
- United Kingdom (5%)
Industry Focus
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Software
- Machine Learning
- Fintech
- Saas
- Information Technology
- Accounting
- Finance
- Financial Services
- Apps
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