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Artha Venture Fund
Mumbai
Pre-seed
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BERNIE'S TAKE

Artha delivers serious numbers - 61% IRR significantly outperforming the 35% industry average for microVCs, with DPI approaching 20%. Anirudh gets his hands dirty - he literally mystery shops portfolio companies like OYO, booking stays himself to ensure quality. He's refreshingly blunt about 'tourist founders' who started companies just because capital was easy, calling the current funding squeeze a necessary correction. The 'winners-only' Select Fund strategy is smart - doubling down on proven portfolio companies rather than constantly sourcing new deals. The portfolio employs 20,000+ people directly and 100,000+ indirectly, showing real scale and impact beyond just paper valuations.

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Ascend
Seattle, WA
Pre-seed
0No verified founder data yet
BERNIE'S TAKE

Ascend is solid but not spectacular - they're the reliable mid-tier fund that won't blow you away but probably won't screw you either. Their Microsoft/enterprise connections are real and valuable if you're selling to big companies. The partners know enterprise software cold, but they're not exactly lighting the world on fire with unicorn exits. They're methodical, process-driven investors who do their homework and can actually help with enterprise sales strategy. Not the sexiest brand name for your deck, but they show up and do the work.

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Axilor Ventures
Bangalore
Pre-seed
0No verified founder data yet
BERNIE'S TAKE

This is the Infosys mafia fund done right - founded by actual industry legends who built one of India's first global tech giants, not just ex-employees claiming pedigree. With a 75%+ follow-on rate and 20 exits including acquisitions of Pocket Aces and Scapic, they're clearly picking winners and helping them scale. VG is hands-on and genuinely cares about founder success - you won't find him chasing shiny objects or pivoting fund strategy every 18 months. The founder community of 400+ is real value, not just marketing fluff. But don't expect quick decisions or flashy valuations - this is old-school, thesis-driven investing where they actually read your business plan and ask hard questions about unit economics.

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Backbone Ventures
Zurich
Pre-seed
0No verified founder data yet
BERNIE'S TAKE

This is a fund with actual conviction and a thesis they live by - not just diversity theater. Their "migrants have more bite" philosophy isn't PC posturing; it's based on real pattern recognition. Portfolio wins like Faircado (Slush Top 100) and securing quality co-investors show they can pick and attract follow-on capital. The team has solid operator backgrounds, especially in Swiss/German markets where local networks matter. However, they're 3 percentage points less likely to achieve exits than peers - could be early-stage timing or deal selection. Their typical 350-500K CHF tickets are meaningful for pre-seed but not game-changing money.

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Boldstart Ventures
New York, NY
Pre-seed
0No verified founder data yet
BERNIE'S TAKE

Boldstart is one of the more founder-friendly early-stage enterprise funds in NYC, with partners who actually understand technical products and don't just chase SaaS metrics. Ed Sim has been around forever and genuinely knows enterprise software - his blog posts are more insightful than most VCs' entire investment theses. They're particularly good if you're a technical founder who needs help with enterprise sales motion and don't want to get lectured about 'finding product-market fit' by someone who's never built anything. The downside? They're not writing the big checks that can really accelerate growth, and their portfolio support, while genuine, isn't as systematized as larger funds.

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Bread and Butter Ventures
Minneapolis, MN
Pre-seed
0No verified founder data yet
BERNIE'S TAKE

This is a solid regional fund that actually understands the industries they invest in, which is refreshing. Al Weis has real operating experience and the portfolio shows they can pick winners in unsexy verticals. They're not writing huge checks, so don't expect them to lead your Series B, but they're genuinely helpful for early-stage B2B companies in traditional industries. The downside? Limited brand recognition outside the Midwest and smaller network for later-stage introductions. They're the anti-Sand Hill Road fund - which can be exactly what you need if you're building for farmers or manufacturers rather than tech workers.

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Change Ventures
Tallinn
Pre-seed
0No verified founder data yet
BERNIE'S TAKE

Change Ventures is the real deal - probably the most founder-friendly fund in the Baltics with genuine operational chops. They ranked among Europe's top 10 VCs by founder reviews on Landscape, based on speed, responsiveness and value-add, which is rare for a regional fund. The partners aren't just check-writers; they've actually built and exited companies themselves. Andris has two $100M+ exits, the Ojasaar brothers literally created Estonia's VC ecosystem, and founders consistently praise their hands-on support: 'We've not only received full support, but Change Ventures provided the right hands-on at the right time, even unasked. Could not wish for better investors for the stage we're in.' They move fast, give clear feedback even when passing, and have a unicorn (Veriff) plus a solid exit (Nordigen to GoCardless) to show for it.

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Converge
Cambridge, MA
Pre-seed
0No verified founder data yet
BERNIE'S TAKE

Converge is a solid mid-tier Boston fund that punches above its weight in AI/B2B software. They're not flashy but they're competent — think of them as the reliable Honda Civic of VC funds. Scholnick and Beim actually know enterprise software inside and out, unlike many AI tourist investors. They move fast on decisions and don't waste your time with endless partner meetings. The downside? Limited capital for follow-ons and smaller network compared to tier-1 funds, so you might need to graduate to bigger names for later rounds.

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Lombardstreet Ventures
Menlo Park, CA
Pre-seed
0No verified founder data yet
BERNIE'S TAKE

This is a classic operator-turned-VC story with Italian founders who've been quietly building a solid track record since 2016. They keep it simple with "both partners in every founder meeting, face to face" and no committees or endless back-and-forth. They don't take board seats and invest "founder-first," believing not having a board seat is in everyone's best interest. They promise same-day email responses to portfolio founders asking for advice. The catch? They strongly prefer US-based companies and Silicon Valley founders specifically, telling non-US companies to "relocate the company and founders, then come talk to us." Their $500K check size is getting small for today's market, but they seem to punch above their weight on outcomes.

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Encomenda Smart Capital
Madrid
Pre-seed
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Founderful
Zurich
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GTMfund
Austin, TX
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HTwenty Capital
Mexico City
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Idekapital
Oslo
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J12 Ventures
Stockholm
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January Ventures
Boston, MA
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Knoll Ventures
Atlanta, GA
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Notation Capital
Brooklyn, NY
Pre-seed
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Overlooked Ventures
Columbus, OH
Pre-seed
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Precursor Ventures
San Francisco, CA
Pre-seed
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PreSeed Ventures
Lyngby
Pre-seed
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Ripple Ventures
Toronto, ON
Pre-seed
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SEA Fund
Bangalore
Pre-seed
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SMOK Ventures
Warsaw
Pre-seed
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Speciale Invest
Bangalore
Pre-seed
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Stout Street Capital
Denver, CO
Pre-seed
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Tera Ventures
Tallinn
Pre-seed
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Whiteboard Capital
Mumbai
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YourNest Venture Capital
Gurgaon
Pre-seed
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