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Parade Ventures

Parade Ventures, based in California, backs generalist startups at Pre-Seed and Seed stages, mostly leading rounds with checks from $500k to $1 million, including investments like Moveworks and Carta.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$500K to $1M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team1 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Parade Ventures

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

Shawn Merani
Shawn MeraniFounder & Managing DirectorHe previously co-founded Flight Ventures and has invested in companies like Dollar Shave Club and Moveworks.

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Writes $500K to $1M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% 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 target10-12%

Notable investments

MoveworksCartaRippleCruiseJumpCloudDollar Shave ClubMadison ReedSideTrusted HealthPlastiq

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On these lists

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Questions

What stage does Parade Ventures invest in?

Parade Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed.

How much does Parade Ventures invest?

Parade Ventures reports checks of $500K to $1M.

Does Parade Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Parade Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Parade Ventures?

Shawn Merani (Founder & Managing Director).

Is Parade Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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