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Valar Ventures

Valar Ventures is a New York-based fintech specialist that leads Series A and Series B rounds, writing checks from $1 million to $30 million, backing firms like Wise and N26.

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Entry stageSeries A, Series B
Check size$1M to $30M
Leads roundsYes
FocusFintech
Latest fundn/a
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Valar Ventures

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

James FitzgeraldManaging PartnerHe previously served as COO and General Counsel at Thiel Capital and practiced law at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.
Reuben KobulnikPartnerHe previously worked as Counsel at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and clerked for the Supreme Court of Canada.
Elina RaybergInvestment Principal

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Writes $1M to $30M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% 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%

Notable investments

WiseN26XeroQontoBitpandaNovoStashBukuWarung

In their words

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On these lists

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Questions

What stage does Valar Ventures invest in?

Valar Ventures reports entry at series a, series b.

How much does Valar Ventures invest?

Valar Ventures reports checks of $1M to $30M.

Does Valar Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Valar Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Valar Ventures?

James Fitzgerald (Managing Partner), Reuben Kobulnik (Partner).

Is Valar Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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