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Cowboy Ventures

vc$260MCo-investsLeads rounds

Fund Size

$260M

Check Size

$0.5M$4.0M

Location

🇺🇸United States

Activity

Statusactively investing

Investment Thesis

Partners with founders building generational software companies across diverse sectors, emphasizing human connection, operational excellence, and genuine partnership rather than transactional investment; focuses on AI-native software, fintech, infrastructure, security, vertical SaaS, healthcare, and future of work.

About Cowboy Ventures

Purpose-built seed-stage venture capital firm with a distinctive 'Mustang Fund' structure to double down on breakout companies while keeping the primary fund focused on seed investments; backed by $260M total capital (Fund IV: $140M, Mustang: $120M).

Sectors

enterprise saasfintechsoftware infrastructurehealthcareconsumer apps

Stages

pre-seedseedSeries A

Geographic focus

United StatesSilicon Valley/Bay AreaNew York

Team

Aileen LeeFounder & CEO
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Notable Investments

Guild, Homebase, Portex, Continuum, Mutiny, Contra, Docsend, Ironclad, Kiavi, Palla

Verified 17 July 2026 · Sources: company website, Fusion42 review

Frequently asked questions

What does Cowboy Ventures invest in?
Cowboy Ventures invests in enterprise saas, fintech, software infrastructure, healthcare and consumer apps at the pre-seed, seed and series-a stages.
Which geographies does Cowboy Ventures focus on?
Cowboy Ventures focuses on United States, Silicon Valley/Bay Area and New York, and is headquartered in United States.
What is Cowboy Ventures's typical check size?
Cowboy Ventures typically writes checks of $0.5M to $4M.