Arizona

Social Leverage

Social Leverage, based in Arizona, backs Seed-stage fintech and vertical AI startups, typically leading rounds with checks from $500k to $3 million.

Entry stageSeed
Check size$500K to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusFintech, Vertical AI
Latest fund$300M+ AUM
Investing team4 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Social Leverage

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

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Writes $500K to $3M 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%
How to reach them[email protected]

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In their words

Social Leverage | Seed Stage Venture CapitalInvesting in exceptional founders building the future of finance and vertical AI since 2009.socialleverage.com
Founders and investors at a Mode VC gathering

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Raising a pre-seed or seed round? We write $1M to $5M first checks and help founders with distribution. A partner reads every deck.

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One email when this firm shows new activity. Nothing else.

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Questions

What stage does Social Leverage invest in?

Social Leverage reports entry at seed.

How much does Social Leverage invest?

Social Leverage reports checks of $500K to $3M.

Does Social Leverage lead rounds?

Yes. Social Leverage says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Social Leverage?

Gary Benitt (Managing Partner), Howard Lindzon (Founder & Managing Partner), Matt Ober (Managing Partner), Tom Peterson (Founder & Managing Partner).

Is Social Leverage active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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