San Francisco Bay AreaActive 2026

Mode VC

Q: How do I pitch Mode VC?

Founders can submit decks directly via https://modevc.com/contact. A partner reads every submission.

Early-stage venture capital for AI companies and frontier systems that win on distribution. We write $1M to $5M first checks and partner closely with builders.

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Entry stagePre-Seed, Seed, Series A

Check size$1M to $5M

Leads roundsYes (Actively Leads)

FocusAI Autonomy, Dev Tools, Moats

LocationSan Francisco Bay Area

Investing teamMark Liang (Managing Partner)Active 2026

Who you pitch at Mode VC

Decision makers at Mode VC who review decks and lead rounds.

Mark Liang Managing Partner Leads investments in AI autonomy, developer infrastructure, and compounding distribution moats.

Founders can submit confidential pitch materials directly via Send Deck.

Writes $1M to $5M checks with high-conviction lead posture.

Focused on early-stage rounds where distribution leverage and technical depth create defensible moats.

Active deployment pace across AI and software platforms.

Continuously evaluating teams building autonomous agent architectures, physical AI, and developer tools.

Investment Focus Areas

AI Autonomy & Agents Developer Tools & Infra Enterprise Software Distribution & Growth Moats Physical Integration & Robotics

Founder Tools & Interactive Calculators

Mode VC publishes free, production-grade financial and operational models for venture-backed founders.

SAFE Financing & Dilution CalculatorLive Tool Burn Multiple & Runway PlannerLive Tool AI Token & Model Inference Cost CalculatorLive Tool Employee Option Pool Grant PlannerLive Tool Convertible Note vs SAFE ConverterLive Tool VC Fund Economics & Carry CalculatorLive Tool

Send Mode VC your deck

Raising a pre-seed, seed, or Series A round? We write $1M to $5M first checks and help founders with distribution. A partner reads every deck.

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Questions & Answers

What stage does Mode VC invest in?

Mode VC invests at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stages.

How much does Mode VC invest?

Mode VC writes initial checks from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000.

Does Mode VC lead rounds?

Yes, Mode VC actively leads and co-leads early-stage rounds.

Who are the partners at Mode VC?

Mark Liang (Managing Partner).

How do I pitch Mode VC?

Founders can submit pitch materials directly through our contact page.