Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check size$500K to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fund$75M (2023)
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Adverb Ventures
3 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
April UnderwoodCo-founder & Managing DirectorShe invests in companies and serves on public boards.
Jessica VerrilliCo-founder & Managing DirectorShe co-founded #ANGELS and is an angel investor in over 30 companies.
Gary PesolaInvestorHe is currently associated with Adverb Ventures, focusing on AI-native businesses.
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Writes $500K to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% 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.
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In their words
Adverb VenturesAdverb Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm which partners with extraordinary founders building enduring, breakout companies. Every story starts with an idea, www.adverb.vc
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What stage does Adverb Ventures invest in?
Adverb Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a.
How much does Adverb Ventures invest?
Adverb Ventures reports checks of $500K to $10M.
Does Adverb Ventures lead rounds?
Yes. Adverb Ventures says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Adverb Ventures?
April Underwood (Co-founder & Managing Director), Jessica Verrilli (Co-founder & Managing Director).
Is Adverb Ventures active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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