At a Glance
Defy.vc is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, CA founded in 2018. Defy Partners – Early stage venture capital firm supporting authentic founders in building enduring companies. We help entrepreneurs defy expectations. The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Notable portfolio companies include Overtime, Whatnot, Loom, Hinge Health and Cameo. Backs founders building category-defining companies across consumer, enterprise, fintech, and climate sectors.
“Backs founders building category-defining companies across consumer, enterprise, fintech, and climate sectors.”
Defy.vc primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Defy.vc is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Defy.vc focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Defy.vc's typical investment check size ranges from $100K to $10M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Defy.vc manages approximately $400M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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