Essence VC
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $10K – $10M
- Stage
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
- Sectors
- AI, DevTools
- HQ
- San Francisco, CA
About Essence VC
Essence VC is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, CA. The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A investments across sectors including AI, DevTools. Notable portfolio companies include Hyperpilot and Stanford Professor Christos Kozyrakis. Engineer-first solo GP investing in infrastructure startups at early stages, focusing on AI and developer tools.
Investment Thesis
“Engineer-first solo GP investing in infrastructure startups at early stages, focusing on AI and developer tools.”
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
Notable Portfolio Companies
SEC Fund Filings
- Vehicles filed, last 24 months
- 2
- Latest filing
Essence VC filed a Form D for 2 fund vehicles between Sep 30, 2024 and Sep 29, 2026.
| Fund vehicle | Source |
|---|---|
| ESSENCE CO-INVEST FUND, LP | SEC Form D, filed |
| Essence VC IV, LP | SEC Form D, filed |
A Form D is the notice a fund files with the SEC when it raises money in a private offering. Feeder funds, parallel funds and SPVs each file their own, so the count measures filing activity, not the number of flagship funds.
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D filings for pooled investment funds, original filings only (amendments excluded). Our filing data starts Jul 1, 2024. Vehicles are matched to Essence VC by fund name and checked against the sponsor address and named principals on each filing; offering amounts are not shown. Each “SEC Form D” link opens an EDGAR full-text search for that vehicle’s exact name, where the filing itself is listed. See every new fund filing on the Form D Radar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does Essence VC invest at?
Essence VC primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Where is Essence VC located?
Essence VC is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does Essence VC focus on?
Essence VC focuses on investments in AI, DevTools. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is Essence VC's typical check size?
Essence VC's typical investment check size ranges from $10K to $10M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
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