California

Propel VC

Propel VC, based in California, backs fintech startups at Pre-Seed and Seed stages, can lead rounds, and writes checks from $500k to $10 million.

Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$500K to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusFintech
Latest fund$100 million Fund V
Investing team4 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Propel VC

4 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

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Writes $500K to $10M 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 target7-10%

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In their words

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What stage does Propel VC invest in?

Propel VC reports entry at pre-seed, seed.

How much does Propel VC invest?

Propel VC reports checks of $500K to $10M.

Does Propel VC lead rounds?

Yes. Propel VC says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Propel VC?

David Mort (General Partner), Jay Reinemann (General Partner).

Is Propel VC active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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