WillowTree Ventures
Early-stage venture firm founded in 2020 in New York, investing $1M–$3M in AI-first startups across financial services and commerce, from pre-seed to Series A.
WillowTree Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2020 and based in New York, New York. It invests at the intersection of artificial intelligence, financial services, and commerce, backing founders building AI-first companies. The firm's technical focus areas include artificial intelligence, machine learning, AI-first product development, and financial technology.
Investment activity spans pre-seed through Series A, with typical check sizes of $1 million to $3 million. Sector coverage concentrates on fintech, financial services, and commerce applications of AI. The firm's prior experience includes scaling the American Express Ventures portfolio to $1 billion.
The team is composed of former founders, operators, and inventors, with experience building both startups and corporate venture programs. Enterprise connections are intended to help portfolio companies scale. Further details are available at willowtree.vc.