Carmen Palafox

Investing team at2045 venturesCalifornia

Carmen Palafox is an Investing team at 2045 ventures, which invests at pre-seed across sectors, with checks of $250K to $500K.

What Carmen can write

Writes checks of$250K to $500K
Comes in atPre-seedMostly follows a lead
Ownership target5-7%At first check
Best routeA warm introAsk a founder in their portfolio.

2045 ventures writes $250K to $500K checks, larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: 2045 ventures.

Before you pitch

2045 ventures does not invest inCPG and Biotech

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Who is Carmen Palafox?

Carmen Palafox is an Investing team at 2045 ventures, which invests at pre-seed across sectors, with checks of $250K to $500K.

How much does Carmen Palafox invest?

Carmen Palafox invests through 2045 ventures, which writes checks of $250K to $500K at pre-seed.

How do I pitch Carmen Palafox?

A warm intro from a founder 2045 ventures backed works best.

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