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Unconventional Ventures

Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
San Francisco, United States
Countries of investment
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • Iceland
  • Norway
  • Sweden
  • Albania
  • Andorra
  • Armenia
  • Austria
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czechia
  • Estonia
  • France
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kosovo
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Montenegro
  • Netherlands
  • North Macedonia
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • San Marino
  • Serbia
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom
Investment stages
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
Industries
  • Tech
  • Social Impact
  • Sustainability
  • AI
About
Unconventional Ventures supports startups that focus on technology-driven solutions with social impact. The firm invests in early-stage companies addressing sustainability, diversity, and equity issues, backing ventures that combine profitability with positive social outcomes. Unconventional Ventures seeks founders who are committed to making a difference in industries such as tech, healthcare, and education.
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$25K
Max check size
$2M
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Investment Thesis

Unconventional Ventures invests in early-stage tech-driven startups with a focus on social impact, diversity, and sustainability. The firm seeks founders who are building companies that address pressing global challenges.
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Manager's Experience

The management team consists of seasoned investors and operators with deep experience in tech-driven startups focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Their expertise spans a range of industries, from enterprise software to social impact ventures.

Unconventional Ventures Contacts Information

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Team

Thea Messel - General Partner

Nora Bavey - General Partner

Jairo Lopez - Senior Research Analyst

Alexis Horowitz-Burdick - External Advisor and Former Managing Director of LEGO Ventures

Jairo Lopez - Senior Analyst

Alexis Horowitz-Burdick - General Partner

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