Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$250K to $500K
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team4 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Level Up Ventures
4 people on the investing team, 1 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Shashi SrikantanManaging Director & Head of Level Up VenturesInvests in early-stage tech startups led by founders facing capital barriers.
Damian MurrayVenture AnalystHe is an alum of Tsinghua, Columbia, and Jackson State universities.
Iyke IwotorSenior Venture AnalystFocus: operations and deal execution.
Carlton CharlesChairmanHe also serves on several boards and previously held risk roles at Moody's Corporation.
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Writes $250K to $500K checks. Its smallest check is larger than 33% 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
Does not invest inhardware, crypto, cannibas
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In their words
LevelUp VenturesClosing the wealth gap through investment in high-growth startups led by founders who face barriers to capital. $300k pre-seed/seed funding + Hearst support.www.levelupventures.com
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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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What stage does Level Up Ventures invest in?
Level Up Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed.
How much does Level Up Ventures invest?
Level Up Ventures reports checks of $250K to $500K.
Does Level Up Ventures lead rounds?
Level Up Ventures mostly follows other investors.
Who are the partners at Level Up Ventures?
Shashi Srikantan (Managing Director & Head of Level Up Ventures).
Is Level Up Ventures active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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