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2045 ventures

2045 ventures, based in California, backs Pre-Seed startups with $250k to $500k checks, generally following other investors, and has backed BQT and Voluna.

Entry stagePre-seed
Check size$250K to $500K
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team1 peopleNo activity since Sep

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Writes $250K to $500K checks. Its smallest check is larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Ownership target5-7%
Does not invest inCPG and Biotech

Notable investments

BQT (Bohr Quantum Technology)VolunaRheaplantKredFeedJourneyTrackMbueChantico TechnologyChezieSUMAFieldPay
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What stage does 2045 ventures invest in?

2045 ventures reports entry at pre-seed.

How much does 2045 ventures invest?

2045 ventures reports checks of $250K to $500K.

Does 2045 ventures lead rounds?

2045 ventures mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at 2045 ventures?

Carmen Palafox.

Is 2045 ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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