San Francisco-based On Deck focuses on helping top talent start or join startups. The firm primarily invests in pre-seed and seed stages, with a strong emphasis on early-stage companies. On Deck offers a unique non-dilutive program called ODF (On Deck Fellowship), which includes an intense one-week in-person experience in San Francisco designed to help participants meet collaborators, explore ideas, and gain conviction.
Notable portfolio companies include Kintsugi, Superpeer, and MyPlace. On Deck's investment philosophy centers around community and collaboration, leveraging a robust alumni network of over 3,000 members. The firm provides significant value-add services, including access to more than $800,000 in perks from partners like Mercury, AWS, and Stripe Atlas. This comprehensive support system helps startups accelerate their growth and development.
On Deck - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments31
Current Portfolio Count30
Total Portfolio Exits0
Top Investment Stages
Pre-Seed21 (67.7%)
Seed8 (25.8%)
Angel1 (3.2%)
Series Unknown1 (3.2%)
Stage Mix
Pre-Seed 68%Seed 26%Angel 3%Series Unknown 3%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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On Deck - 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
- 7300Business Services
Show 2 more industry codes
- NAICS
- 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services