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16 Fund is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in technology startups. With a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, we are dedicated to supporting promising startups and helping them succeed in the dynamic tech landscape.

We want to invest in solutions to problems which impact a lot of people. If you are simply iterating a market, 7percent is not for you. We seek the 200x winners and pass on the less risky, less ambitious opportunities. We are looking for moonshots. We back the technologies and products that in ten years people will wonder how the world ever lived without - the breakthrough companies and technologies. What's in a name? “A good early stage growth rate is 5-7% a week. If you can hit 10% a week you’re doing exceptionally well, but if you can only manage 1%, it’s a sign you haven’t yet figured out what you’re doing“ Paul Graham - Y Combinator Why take our moneyMaybe don't. Not every entrepreneurial business should take venture funding. The venture capital journey is best for big risk, big outcome businesses. A startup is a company which is different because it is able to g Ex-founder led with Silicon Valley ambition. For >10 years we have been investing at pre-seed and seed as angel investors then VC’s. With experience operating as founders in both the U.K. and U.S. we have the confidence to back you to reach for the stars, with access to the expertise and capital via the three networks we co-founded. Read more here. Our Mantra: to help not hinder your startup. This is a guiding principle in everything we do. Because our Partners are ex-Founders themselves, this helps us empathise. We have a better understanding than many other investors, of the challenges you will experience when building a company from scratch, because we’ve done it ourselves. We have: Founded, grown and sold successful tech startups Founded tech startups and failed Taken angel or VC investment for our own startups and raised it for others Built transatlantic reach across startup ecosystems, from West and Eastern European to North America Backed >150 companies over the past 10 years, as a firm or as angels.

We help founders turn bold ideas into high-growth startups with capital, mentorship, and strategic guidance. We invest in early-stage founders, regardless of background, providing them with the resources to scale faster and smarter Startups that receive structured mentorship have a 3x higher success rate - we ensure founders get access to top-tier advisors, domain experts, and industry veterans. 90% of startups fail due to funding constraints - we help bridge this gap by preparing founders for investment and connecting them with the right capital. Entrepreneurship is often lonely, so we provide a strong community that celebrates wins and losses together. Why 23V is more than just a Venture Capital ? Alongside providing funding, guidance and mentorship we set ourselves apart by the followings: Personal Branding: Your story is your biggest asset. We help founders shape their identity, build trust, and attract opportunities that open doors. In a world where attention matters, we ensure your name and work stand out, making you the face of your vision. Community/Journey: Entrepreneurship is tough, but you don’t have to do it alone. We’ve built a space that values struggles as much as success. A place where founders share, learn, and grow together - because real change happens when people push forward as a collective. We Act as a Co-Founder: We’re not just advisors or mentors - we work alongside you. From refining ideas to tackling roadblocks, we put in the work, helping you execute, adapt, and grow. Your vision is ours too, and we’ll build it with you. Structured Approach: Dreams need direction. We don’t just tell you to figure it out - we shape the roadmap together, breaking big goals into clear, actionable steps. No more uncertainty - just a plan built for execution. Focus: Distractions are everywhere, and losing sight of your vision is easy. We ensure you stay aligned with what truly matters, helping you cut through the noise and move forward with precision and clarity. Distribution: Ideas alone aren’t enough, they need to move. We make that happen through our alumni network, the right mentors, proven companies, and founder-to-founder conversations. Community isn’t just support, it’s your launchpad. The right connections. At the right time. Where it counts from the exclusive people.

We don’t just say we invest Pre-Seed. We’re a $300M fund focused on pre-seed, pre-traction, pre-everything. We don’t focus on what can go wrong. We look for what can go right. Just like you, we’re risk-takers - not risk-mitigators. All-in with you! We play to win. We don’t tell you something’s awesome just to be nice. We have your back and ask the tough questions. Think of us as your SWAT team. We don’t mind if your idea is raw. We’re product people who see your vision. Bring on the sushi-grade. We don’t wait 'til Monday morning. We work fast to make our decisions. We’re founders too - and waiting is the worst.

We are a sector agnostic early-stage investor that wants to partner with founders from the very beginning of their journey and support them throughout their growth. Our team has global experience in building and scaling companies both as founders and in various CxO roles. We invest in ambitious and determined teams that can one day become industry leaders.