Virginia

Openner

Openner, based in Virginia, backs generalist startups at Seed and Series A, mostly leading rounds with checks from $250k to $500k, including Flutterwave and Current.

Entry stageSeed, Series A
Check size$250K to $500K
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team1 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Openner

1 person on the investing team, 1 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

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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.

Weekly count of activity updates. Activity is not a confirmed deal.

Before you pitch

How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

FlutterwaveCurrentKinsaSynthegoHello HeartBabyscriptsTrimDealpath

In their words

Openner — Early-Stage Venture CapitalA venture firm in Washington and Cairo. Seed and pre-Series A. More than a hundred companies since 2016.www.openner.vc
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Questions

What stage does Openner invest in?

Openner reports entry at seed, series a.

How much does Openner invest?

Openner reports checks of $250K to $500K.

Does Openner lead rounds?

Yes. Openner says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Openner?

Ash Rofail (General Partner).

Is Openner active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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