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43
43 is a California-based generalist that leads Pre-Seed rounds, writing checks of $250k to $500k, and has backed Shipflow AI and Nema Systems.
Entry stagePre-seed
Check size$250K to $500K
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at 43
2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Anabel Lippincott PaksoyCo-founderShe co-founded The People Design House and launched 43 in 2021.
Dustin DolginowCo-founderHe focuses on early-stage startups and product/market fit.
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Writes $250K to $500K checks. Its smallest check is larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
Weekly count of activity updates. Activity is not a confirmed deal.Before you pitch
Ownership target5-7%
Does not invest inCPG, services or D2C e-commerce brands
Notable investments
Shipflow AINema SystemsKit Switch
In their words
4343 is a pre-seed venture fund in San Francisco backing founders before there’s a product. Up to $500K, a 10-day decision, and a desk at 43 Dore Street43.io
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Raising a pre-seed or seed round? We write $1M to $5M first checks and help founders with distribution. A partner reads every deck.
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What stage does 43 invest in?
43 reports entry at pre-seed.
How much does 43 invest?
43 reports checks of $250K to $500K.
Does 43 lead rounds?
Yes. 43 says it can lead.
Who are the partners at 43?
Anabel Lippincott Paksoy (Co-founder), Dustin Dolginow (Co-founder).
Is 43 active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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