# Mode VC · Capital, Terms & Investment Schedule 2026

Mode VC is an early-stage venture capital firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area investing in founders building distribution-first AI applications and frontier technology companies.

## Investment Terms & Economics

| Metric / Term | Mode VC Parameter | Policy / Details |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Initial Check Size** | $1,000,000 – $5,000,000 | Lead or co-lead investor |
| **Stage Focus** | Seed, Seed+, Series A | Early-stage technology founders |
| **Founder Review Fee** | $0 (Free) | No pay-to-pitch, no evaluation fees |
| **Target Ownership** | 10% – 20% | Flexible based on syndicate structure |
| **Follow-on Reserves** | 1:1 allocated | Dedicated reserves for Series A/B rounds |
| **Decision Speed** | 7 – 14 Days | Rapid term sheet issuance post-partner review |
| **Geography** | San Francisco Bay Area & US | SF HQ with global distribution thesis |
| **Sector Focus** | AI & Frontier Tech | Distribution moats, dev tools, applied AI |

## Operational Support Included

- **Distribution Engineering**: Hands-on growth, programmatic discovery, and acquisition channel architecture.
- **Physical & Industry Access**: Direct intros to Tier-1 enterprise customers, infrastructure providers, and ecosystem partners.
- **Syndicate Access**: High-conviction follow-on investor network across the San Francisco Bay Area and New York.

## Submission & Inquiries

Submit pitch decks via [modevc.com/contact](https://modevc.com/contact) or email our investment desk at [contact@modevc.com](mailto:contact@modevc.com).