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Distributed Ventures

Distributed Ventures, based in New York, leads Seed and Series A rounds in fintech and healthtech, writing checks from $1 million to $10 million.

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Entry stageSeed, Series A
Check size$1M to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusFintech, Healthtech
Latest fundn/a
Investing team4 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Distributed Ventures

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

Shawn EllisManaging PartnerHe previously founded NFP Ventures.
Antonio CalderonPrincipalInvests in US early-stage healthcare.
Janet XuSenior PrincipalFocus: portfolio management and due diligence.
Hylton IronsSenior AssociateFocus: deal sourcing and evaluation.

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Writes $1M to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% 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 target> 12%
How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

ArmadilloAscendCoverTreeKai HealthMarblePillarPrestaCVRD
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On these lists

Seed fintech investors in New York54Seed healthtech investors in New York47Series A fintech investors in New York39Series A healthtech investors in New York39Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Seed investors in New York347Seed healthtech investors287

Questions

What stage does Distributed Ventures invest in?

Distributed Ventures reports entry at seed, series a.

How much does Distributed Ventures invest?

Distributed Ventures reports checks of $1M to $10M.

Does Distributed Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Distributed Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Distributed Ventures?

Shawn Ellis (Managing Partner).

Is Distributed Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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