investing in tech founders
Level Up Ventures is a sector-agnostic, seed-stage fund with a particular interest in B2B software startups driving innovation across Transportation & Mobility, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sports, Healthcare, FinTech, Pet Health, and Sustainability.
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We couple financial investment with a deep bench of support to best position startup teams for success by exposing them to the diversity of thought, capabilities and expertise that drives innovation and tests the limits of what's possible.
investment criteria

U.S.-based, for-profit startups led by Black and/or Latino founders
Tech or tech-enabled raising pre-seed or seed funding (we are sector agnostic)
Solution validated through customer discovery, and created with input from clients or potential clients
Clearly articulated market opportunity (we look for TAM > $1 billion)
“Proof of concept” revenue or other meaningful traction
Committed to building a diverse team and inclusive company culture
Level Up resources and services can provide meaningful support and help accelerate your growth
Please Note: We do not invest in Biotech, Consumer Goods, Hardware, or CapEx- intensive businesses or in projects such as movies, plays, etc.
what we offer
