Function Ventures
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
New York, United States
Countries of investment
- India
- USA
- Central African Republic
- South Africa
- Angola
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Mexico
- UAE
- Drc Congo
- Nigeria
- Qatar
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
Industries
About
Function Ventures is a leading platform accelerator dedicated to propelling fintech and commerce tech businesses to new heights on a global scale. By fostering connections between founders and essential resources, including expert advice, a robust network, strategic capital, and advanced capabilities, Function Ventures empowers high-impact entrepreneurs to harness disruptive technologies. The firm is committed to guiding innovative startups through every stage of their growth journey, ensuring they achieve sustainable success in an increasingly competitive landscape. With a focus on elevating transformative ideas, Function Ventures is at the forefront of shaping the future of financial and commerce technologies.
Function Ventures is a leading platform accelerator dedicated to propelling fintech and commerce tech businesses to new heights on a global scale. By fostering connections between founders and essential resources, including expert advice, a robust network, strategic capital, and advanced capabilities, Function Ventures empowers high-impact entrepreneurs to harness disruptive technologies. The firm is committed to guiding innovative startups through every stage of their growth journey, ensuring they achieve sustainable success in an increasingly competitive landscape. With a focus on elevating transformative ideas, Function Ventures is at the forefront of shaping the future of financial and commerce technologies.
Investment Thesis
They accelerate companies primarily in Fintech and Commerce tech domains. These include payments, lending, crypto and blockchain/web3, regtech, cybersecurity, banking and neobanking, loyalty, data and analytics, marketplaces, merchant ops, among others. They support portfolio companies by giving them access to an advisory network of Clevel executives and successful entrepreneurs, high quality tech development (and other services), and an investor community.
Manager's Experience
With a robust background in investment management, the fund manager has successfully executed over 30 deals primarily in the technology and healthcare sectors across North America and Europe. Their strategic approach emphasizes an operator-first mentality, enabling them to identify and nurture high-potential startups while facilitating successful exits that have generated significant returns. The manager is adept at navigating various investment stages, from early-stage ventures to growth equity, utilizing a data-driven strategy that informs decision-making and enhances portfolio performance. Notable exits include several high-profile tech companies, showcasing their ability to drive value creation and capitalize on market opportunities.