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Outside VC

Outside VC, based in Colorado, backs fintech and climate startups at Pre-Seed with $100k to $250k checks, typically following other investors, as seen with Debbie and Volteras.

Entry stagePre-seed
Check size$100K to $250K
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusFintech, Climate
Latest fundn/a
Investing team1 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Outside VC

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

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Writes $100K to $250K checks. Its smallest check is larger than 5% 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

Ownership target< 5%
Does not invest inOnly invest in fintech and climate. I don't touch anything else.

Notable investments

DebbieZumma FinancialVolterasOrdaBenji

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What stage does Outside VC invest in?

Outside VC reports entry at pre-seed.

How much does Outside VC invest?

Outside VC reports checks of $100K to $250K.

Does Outside VC lead rounds?

Outside VC mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at Outside VC?

Ethan Austin (Founder and GP).

Is Outside VC active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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