Entry stagePre-seed
Check size$500K to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fund$50M (2025)
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at focal
2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Daniel DarlingManaging PartnerHe has experience building advertising technology companies and now applies an entrepreneurial mindset to venture capital.
Pascal UngerManaging PartnerHe now runs a venture firm and writes a newsletter for early-stage founders.
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Writes $500K to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
Weekly count of activity updates. Activity is not a confirmed deal.Before you pitch
Ownership target5-7%, 7-10%, 10-12%
How to reach them[email protected]
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In their words
focal — your first leadFocal exclusively backs AI native builders at inception with speed and conviction.focal.vc
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What stage does focal invest in?
focal reports entry at pre-seed.
How much does focal invest?
focal reports checks of $500K to $3M.
Does focal lead rounds?
Yes. focal says it can lead.
Who are the partners at focal?
Daniel Darling (Managing Partner), Pascal Unger (Managing Partner).
Is focal active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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