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TheFounderVC

TheFounderVC, based in Washington, backs vertical AI startups at Pre-Seed and Seed, writing $100k to $250k checks, typically following other investors, with notable investments like Daydream and Ridge AI.

WebsitePitch pageTeam page
Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$100K to $250K
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusVertical AI
Latest fundn/a
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at TheFounderVC

3 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Mia Lewin
Mia LewinFounding PartnerShe was a VC, founded three companies, and led personalization at Wayfair after StyleGenome's acquisition.
Paul LonghenryPartnerHe has worked with DE Shaw Ventures and 3i Venture Capital, and graduated from the University of Southern California.
Shail KavetiPartnerHe previously worked as an engineer in high-frequency trading and at Amazon Business.

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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.

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Before you pitch

How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

DaydreamReady Set PotatoCatchouseOtisRidge AIAutoLiminary

In their words

The Founders VC | Pre-Seed & Seed VC | Vertical AIFounder-led pre-seed and seed VC firm investing in AI-native Applications in the US. We back experienced Founders building category leaders of tomorrow.www.thefounder.vc
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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Firms like TheFounderVC

TipTop VC$100K to $500K
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Breakers$100K to $250K
Mercury Fund$100K to $10M · active Oct 14
The CouncilUp to $100K · active Oct 14

On these lists

Seed investors in United States2836Pre-seed investors in United States1561Seed vertical AI investors47Seed investors in Washington38Pre-seed vertical AI investors33Pre-seed investors in Washington25Seed investors3020Pre-seed investors1696

Questions

What stage does TheFounderVC invest in?

TheFounderVC reports entry at pre-seed, seed.

How much does TheFounderVC invest?

TheFounderVC reports checks of $100K to $250K.

Does TheFounderVC lead rounds?

TheFounderVC mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at TheFounderVC?

Mia Lewin (Founding Partner), Paul Longhenry (Partner), Shail Kaveti (Partner).

Is TheFounderVC active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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