81 Collection focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage investments in overlooked industries. The firm backs entrepreneurs transforming traditionally unsexy sectors, including boring trades, hard work, unpleasant spaces, and areas of structural inequity. Their investment thesis centers on digitizing and innovating in sectors that have been historically underserved by venture capital.
The firm's portfolio includes companies like Bonside, CarmaCare, Chptr, and Mezo, which have collectively raised over $16 million. 81 Collection's investment philosophy emphasizes the potential for automation to transform service-based businesses into scalable, product-oriented ventures. They seek opportunities where technology can disrupt industries that are perceived as low margin, capital intensive, or difficult to scale.
81 Collection - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies4
Current Portfolio Count4
Top Investment Stages
Seed3 (75.0%)
Pre-Seed1 (25.0%)
Stage Mix
Seed 75%Pre-Seed 25%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
