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Hivers and Strivers

Hivers and Strivers, based in Utah, backs Seed to Series B startups with $100k to $1m checks, typically following other investors across generalist sectors.

WebsitePortfolioPitch pageTeam page
Entry stageSeed, Series A, Series B
Check size$100K to $1M
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusGeneralist
Latest fund$80M AUM
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Hivers and Strivers

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

Doug DoanFounder and General PartnerHe is a 1979 West Point graduate and angel investor.
Randy BeardsworthCo-Founder, Principal InvestorHe co-founded Hivers & Strivers.

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Writes $100K to $1M 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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In their words

Hivers and StriversOur Mission: To provide early-stage financing to ventures led by U.S. military veterans.hiversandstrivers.com
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On these lists

Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Series B investors in United States563Seed investors in Utah22Series A investors in Utah20Series B investors in Utah14Seed investors3020Series A investors1867

Questions

What stage does Hivers and Strivers invest in?

Hivers and Strivers reports entry at seed, series a, series b.

How much does Hivers and Strivers invest?

Hivers and Strivers reports checks of $100K to $1M.

Does Hivers and Strivers lead rounds?

Hivers and Strivers mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at Hivers and Strivers?

Doug Doan (Founder and General Partner), Randy Beardsworth (Co-Founder, Principal Investor).

Is Hivers and Strivers active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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