About
Act One Ventures is a communityfocused, earlystage venture capital firm that leads preSeed and Seed rounds in companies specializing in ecommerce infrastructure, vertical SaaS, and fintech. The firm emphasizes diversity, with more than 70% of its portfolio companies led by women and founders from underrepresented groups like LGBTQ+ and people of color. Act One Ventures has a strong belief in the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and has spearheaded initiatives like the Diversity Rider to change the makeup of cap tables across venture investing. The team at Act One Ventures consists of founders who have built successful companies, providing valuable operational experience, advice, and connections to their portfolio companies.