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Authentic Ventures

Authentic Ventures, based in California, backs generalist startups at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stages, typically following other investors, with notable investments including Pilot and Wander.

WebsitePitch pageTeam page
Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Authentic Ventures

2 people on the investing team, 1 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Lindsay LeeFounder & Managing PartnerHe has held roles at Merrill Lynch, a financial software company, an investment firm, a direct investment fund, and a family office.
Dawit GebresellassieSenior Associate

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Check size not reported yet.

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

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Before you pitch

How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

PilotWanderAmira LearningSwingVisionThistleCerebriumClearBriefSparrow

In their words

Home | top early stage vc firmsAuthentic Ventures backs talented founders solving hard problems — investing at Seed through Series B in enterprise software, AI, fintech, and digital health.authentic-ventures.com
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On these lists

Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Pre-seed investors in United States1561Seed investors in California699Series A investors in California480Pre-seed investors in California434Seed investors3020Series A investors1867

Questions

What stage does Authentic Ventures invest in?

Authentic Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How much does Authentic Ventures invest?

Authentic Ventures has not reported a check size.

Does Authentic Ventures lead rounds?

Authentic Ventures mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at Authentic Ventures?

Lindsay Lee (Founder & Managing Partner).

Is Authentic Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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