Betaworks is a New York City-based startup studio and seed stage venture capital firm, founded in 2007 by John Borthwick. The firm primarily invests in network-focused media businesses and operates a hybrid investor/builder model. Betaworks typically engages in seed rounds, with additional investments in pre-seed, Series A, and occasionally Series B and C rounds. The firm is known for its active involvement in the early stages of company development.

Notable portfolio companies include Tumblr, Airbnb, Groupon, Twitter, and Hugging Face. Key decision-makers at Betaworks include founder John Borthwick, who has a significant influence on the firm's strategic direction. Betaworks distinguishes itself with a robust ecosystem that includes events and accelerators like AI Camp, providing startups with valuable resources and networking opportunities. The firm's investment philosophy focuses on fostering innovation and growth within its portfolio through hands-on support and strategic guidance.