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Path Ventures

Path Ventures, based in California, backs generalist startups at Pre-Seed with $100k to $500k checks, can lead rounds, and has invested in Copilot and Consensus.

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Entry stagePre-seed
Check size$100K to $500K
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team1 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Path Ventures

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

Billy DraperFounder & PartnerHe previously held roles at Facebook, ApartmentList, and Draper Associates.

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Writes $100K to $500K 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.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target< 5%

Notable investments

CopilotConsensusSpellbookZencastrMonumental LabsAirvetBettermodeAutopilotTwigSlang

In their words

Path Ventures — Aim High.Path backs exceptional people building companies that expand what humans are capable of.www.path.vc
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Questions

What stage does Path Ventures invest in?

Path Ventures reports entry at pre-seed.

How much does Path Ventures invest?

Path Ventures reports checks of $100K to $500K.

Does Path Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Path Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Path Ventures?

Billy Draper (Founder & Partner).

Is Path Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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