Inspired Capital Fund IV
◆ Fund Size
$450M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
United States
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
Inspired Capital is a generalist early-stage venture firm backing exceptional, singular founders with high-conviction investments, typically from the napkin stage through Series A. The firm leads rounds, writes approximately $1 million to $15 million checks according to the Fund IV announcement, and makes roughly 10 investments per year. It seeks emerging themes before they become crowded, including physical AI and quantum computing, and provides founders with the firm's operating experience, network, and hands-on support. Fund IV is intended to back both existing portfolio founders and new early-stage companies.
◆ About Inspired Capital
Early-stage venture fund founded by Alexa von Tobel and Penny Pritzker that backs approximately 10 companies per year from napkin stage through Series A, with a balanced focus across East Coast and West Coast startups.
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexa von Tobel | Founder & Managing Partner | — | |
| Charlotte Ross | Partner | — | |
| Chris Brown | Partner | — | |
| Jonathan Frankle | Venture Partner | — | |
| Kamran Ali | Partner | — | |
| Lucy Deland | General Partner | — | |
| Mark Batsiyan | General Partner | — | |
| Penny Pritzker | Co-Founder | — |
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◆ FAQ
What does Inspired Capital Fund IV invest in?
Inspired Capital Fund IV invests in Fintech and AI & ML at the pre-seed, seed and series-a stages.
Which geographies does Inspired Capital Fund IV focus on?
Inspired Capital Fund IV focuses on United States, and is headquartered in United States.
What is Inspired Capital Fund IV's typical check size?
Inspired Capital Fund IV typically writes checks of $1M to $15M.