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Asylum VC

Asylum VC, based in New York, backs Pre-Seed and Seed startups, often leading rounds with checks from $500k to $3 million, across generalist sectors.

Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$500K to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Asylum VC

3 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

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Writes $500K to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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

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Before you pitch

Ownership target10-12%
How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

The Clearing CompanyArk RoboticsAranyaHilbert's AIPrior ComputersPantographHomefigSuper Games

In their words

Asylum VenturesAsylum is a venture firm dedicated to the creative act of building companies.www.asylum.vc
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What stage does Asylum VC invest in?

Asylum VC reports entry at pre-seed, seed.

How much does Asylum VC invest?

Asylum VC reports checks of $500K to $3M.

Does Asylum VC lead rounds?

Yes. Asylum VC says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Asylum VC?

Lola Wajskop (Partner), Mackenzie Regent (Partner), Nick Chirls (Partner).

Is Asylum VC active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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