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Lombardstreet Ventures

Lombardstreet Ventures, based in California, backs generalist startups at Pre-Seed and Seed stages with $250k to $500k checks, typically following other investors, as seen with Notion and Brex.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$250K to $500K
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Lombardstreet Ventures

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

Luigi BajettiManaging Partner & FounderHe previously worked at Lucchini Group and operated several technology companies.
Massimo SgrelliPartner & FounderHe co-founded Lombardstreet Ventures and has invested in Silicon Valley startups since 2010.

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Writes $250K to $500K checks. Its smallest check is larger than 33% 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 target5-7%

Notable investments

NotionBrexCoreWeaveKongBoom SupersonicAxiom SpaceTuringExaCalmCost Plus Drugs
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On these lists

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Questions

What stage does Lombardstreet Ventures invest in?

Lombardstreet Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed.

How much does Lombardstreet Ventures invest?

Lombardstreet Ventures reports checks of $250K to $500K.

Does Lombardstreet Ventures lead rounds?

Lombardstreet Ventures mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at Lombardstreet Ventures?

Luigi Bajetti (Managing Partner & Founder), Massimo Sgrelli (Partner & Founder).

Is Lombardstreet Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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