Essence VC is a tech-focused fund specializing in early-stage investments for infrastructure and data startups. The firm primarily targets seed and pre-seed rounds, with occasional participation in Series A funding. Essence VC's investment strategy centers on supporting founders and operators through the critical 0-to-1 stage of development.
The fund's portfolio includes notable companies such as You.com, Vectara, and Groundlight AI. Essence VC distinguishes itself by fostering a community of infrastructure and data entrepreneurs, leveraging collective expertise to provide valuable support and guidance to its portfolio companies. This collaborative approach aims to enhance the growth and success of early-stage tech ventures in the infrastructure and data sectors.
Essence VC - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments20
Current Portfolio Count19
Total Portfolio Exits0
Top Investment Stages
Seed12 (60.0%)
Series A5 (25.0%)
Pre-Seed3 (15.0%)
Stage Mix
Seed 60%Series A 25%Pre-Seed 15%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Essence VC - Classification
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 6 more industry codes
- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end