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Wonder Ventures

Wonder Ventures, based in California, backs generalist Pre-Seed startups, typically following other investors, with notable investments including Coinbase and Honey, and a latest fund of $102M.

WebsitePortfolioPitch pageTeam page
Entry stagePre-seed
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusGeneralist
Latest fund$102M (latest fund) (2024)
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Wonder Ventures

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

Dustin RosenManaging PartnerHe previously founded Pose, which was acquired in 2013, and worked at Mailroom Fund and William Morris Agency.
Valentina RodriguezPartnerShe began her career at Morgan Stanley in credit analytics and trading, then moved to Latin American Equity Strategy research.
Jiyoung Jeong
Jiyoung JeongInvestment AnalystShe previously worked at Wellspring Consulting and as a Fulbright Scholar in Taiwan.

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Check size not reported yet.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Notable investments

CoinbaseHoneyWhatnotCREXiTalaBirdModern AnimalClutter
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Pre-seed investors in United States1561Pre-seed investors in California434Pre-seed investors1696

Questions

What stage does Wonder Ventures invest in?

Wonder Ventures reports entry at pre-seed.

How much does Wonder Ventures invest?

Wonder Ventures has not reported a check size.

Does Wonder Ventures lead rounds?

Wonder Ventures mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at Wonder Ventures?

Dustin Rosen (Managing Partner), Valentina Rodriguez (Partner).

Is Wonder Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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