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Evolution

Evolution, based in California, backs generalist startups at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stages, typically following other investors with checks from $100k to $500k.

Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check size$100K to $500K
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team4 peopleNo activity since Sep

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

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Writes $100K to $500K checks. Its smallest check is larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.

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

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What stage does Evolution invest in?

Evolution reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How much does Evolution invest?

Evolution reports checks of $100K to $500K.

Does Evolution lead rounds?

Evolution mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at Evolution?

Mamoru Taniya (Founding General Partner), Saima Hasan (Founding General Partner), Sharjeel Hasan (Founding General Partner).

Is Evolution active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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