Entry stageSeed
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team5 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Defy.vc
5 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Medha AgarwalGeneral PartnerShe previously worked as a Partner at Redpoint Ventures and began her career at Bain & Company.
Neil SequeiraFounder & PartnerHe previously spent 12 years as Managing Director at General Catalyst Partners and held roles at Accenture, Goldman Sachs, CMGI, AOL Ventures, and…
Amy YinPartnerShe founded OfficeTogether and Harvard Women in Computer Science.
Adam ParkAssociateHe founded Clade, a company Defy invested in, and focuses on virtual contexts, digital interaction, online productivity, learning, and personal…
Noah LinAnalyst
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Check size not reported yet.
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In their words
defy vc - Early Stage Venture Capital To Defy ExpectationsDefy Partners – Early stage venture capital firm supporting authentic founders in building enduring companies. We help entrepreneurs defy expectations.defy.vc
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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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Questions
What stage does Defy.vc invest in?
Defy.vc reports entry at seed.
How much does Defy.vc invest?
Defy.vc has not reported a check size.
Does Defy.vc lead rounds?
Yes. Defy.vc says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Defy.vc?
Medha Agarwal (General Partner), Neil Sequeira (Founder & Partner), Amy Yin (Partner).
Is Defy.vc active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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