Overlooked Ventures
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
San Francisco, United States
Countries of investment
- United States
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
Industries
- Data Science
- Financial Services
About
Overlooked Ventures invests in early-stage startups led by underestimated entrepreneurs, including underrepresented founders. The fund focuses on identifying companies with strong growth potential and positive societal impact, advancing innovation through diversity and inclusive investment strategies.
Overlooked Ventures invests in early-stage startups led by underestimated entrepreneurs, including underrepresented founders. The fund focuses on identifying companies with strong growth potential and positive societal impact, advancing innovation through diversity and inclusive investment strategies.
Investment Thesis
Overlooked Ventures supports early-stage startups founded by underestimated entrepreneurs, including underrepresented founders. The fund seeks companies with strong potential for impact and scalable growth, with a focus on generating value through diversity and innovation.
Manager's Experience
Led by Janine Sickmeyer, a 2x entrepreneur who founded the fund to support historically ignored founders. The team is hands-on and founder-first, focusing on early-stage companies with underrepresented founders. Emphasizes value-add beyond capital and community-building for portfolio companies.
Team
Amir Kabir – Founding Partner
Portfolio
Strala
AIO
Crabi
Prediction Guard
Mesh
Pax Markets
DeepResponse
Eloquent AI
Seedless