Upfront Ventures
VC
Santa Monica, CAWebsite
Stage
Seed, Series A
Check Size
$1.0M – $3.0M
AUM
$3.3B
Portfolio
18+ companies
Team
9 partners
Investor activity
Investments in last 12 months: 0Investment Thesis
Early-stage venture firm investing in software and marketplaces, often leading seed rounds.
Meet the Team
Industry Focus
Invests In
Other
Marketplace
Portfolio Companies (18)
Other
RI
Ring
Consumer hardware
MA
Maker Studios
Media
TH
Thrive Market
Commerce
AP
Apex
BL
Bland AI
NA
Nanit
CL
Clair
RU
Rula
DA
Daytona
UB
UBEAM INC. (CIK 0001572356)
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How to pitch Upfront Ventures
- •Raising at Seed, Series A? You're squarely in their sweet spot.
- •Lead with your fit in Other, Marketplace — the sectors they actively back.
- •Size your ask to their typical $1.0M – $3.0M check.
- •Address your outreach to a specific partner, such as Peter Zakin, Partner.
- •A warm introduction beats a cold email. Get matched and request an intro.
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