Max Ventures
Max Ventures, based in New York, backs generalist pre-seed startups, typically leading rounds with checks from $1 million to $3 million, including investments like Coupang and Etched.
Who you would pitch at Max Ventures
2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
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Writes $1M to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% 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.
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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 Max Ventures invest in?
Max Ventures reports entry at pre-seed.
How much does Max Ventures invest?
Max Ventures reports checks of $1M to $3M.
Does Max Ventures lead rounds?
Yes. Max Ventures says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Max Ventures?
Matthew Weinberg (Co-Founder and General Partner), Ryan Darnell (Co-Founder and General Partner).
Is Max Ventures active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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