Ground Up Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on investing in pre-seed and seed stage startups in the United States and Israel. The firm typically invests between $500,000 and $1 million in these early-stage companies, acting as generalists across various sectors. Their investment strategy is designed to support innovative startups from the ground up, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and support.
Notable portfolio companies include Accrue Savings, BrightHire, Dandelion Energy, and Daily, each of which has raised significant follow-on funding. Ground Up Ventures prides itself on being trusted advisors and close friends to their founders, aiming to be viewed as an extension of the startup's team. This hands-on approach is a cornerstone of their investment philosophy, ensuring that their value extends well beyond their financial contributions.
Ground Up Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments30
Current Portfolio Count19
Total Portfolio Exits1
Top Investment Stages
Seed20 (66.7%)
Series A5 (16.7%)
Pre-Seed3 (10.0%)
Series B2 (6.7%)
Stage Mix
Seed 67%Series A 17%Pre-Seed 10%Series B 7%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Ground Up Ventures - Classification
- Also Known As
- Ground UP Ventures LTD
- 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
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- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end