Venture Capital Scout · LvlUp Ventures

Investing Where Opportunity Emerges

LvlUp Ventures backs founders across every stage, geography, and industry. As a Venture Capital Scout for LvlUp Ventures, I source pre-seed through Series B deals — capital, expertise, and a partnership ecosystem that unlocks a true level up in growth.

#7 Most Active
VC Firm Globally
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#4 Most Active
VC Firm in the U.S.
Pitchbook
#1 Most Active
CPG & Tech Investor
Pitchbook

We work alongside exceptional founders for the long term, with tens of thousands of applicants annually and a level of market foresight few others can match.

10+
Funds and programs
1K+
Startups backed globally
$12.5B+
Market value

Our Thesis

LvlUp Ventures is championing the next generation of leading founders from around the world.

Our Thesis

Unconstrained by sector, geography, or stage.

We invest up to $1M across every stage from idea to scale, backing founders with conviction and hands-on support. Built to back what others overlook.

Ecosystem

750+ corporate and investment partners.

Our Innovation Alliance connects startups with partnerships, customers, and follow-on capital. Embedded access that drives real outcomes.

Support

Built as an extension of your team.

We operate alongside founders with capital, infrastructure, and direct access to our leadership. Weekly engagement, hands-on fundraising, growth support.

The platform

Capital, accelerators, network, and programs — under one roof.

01 / Capital

Investing from Pre-Seed to Late Stage

We invest strategically and stay deeply involved with our portfolio companies, ensuring investments go farther for founders and LPs.

02 / Accelerators

LvlUp Labs

NextUp by LvlUp Ventures, a selective line of bespoke accelerators and incubators, upcelerates ventures from pre-seed startups to 9-figure public companies.

03 / Network

Global Community & Extended Team

We pick from the best of the best around the world thanks to our network of VCs in Residence. Our online community powers valuable connections and conversations.

04 / Programs

LvlUp Innovation Alliance

Leading non-equity programs in partnership with Google, Notion, Xero, and other enterprises. Helping startups grow at every step of their journey.

Direct Investment

Specialist funds. One submission.

LvlUp Ventures operates a family of funds spanning equity and non-dilutive capital across CPG, tech, e-commerce, and small business. Submit once — your deal is routed to the fund that fits.

Seed

Seed Fund

Up to $250K non-lead checks into tech-agnostic early-stage startups with deep hands-on support.

Consumer

CPG Fund

Up to $250K for high-growth consumer brands. The #1 most active CPG investor globally (Pitchbook).

Non-Dilutive

CPG Accel Fund

Up to $20M in fast, non-dilutive financing for breakout CPG brands with strategic venture support.

E-Commerce

E-Comm / AI Tech Fund

Invests in tools and technology serving the e-commerce space. Distribution to 600,000+ merchants.

Non-Dilutive

Agnostic / Tech Fund

Up to $20M in fast, non-dilutive capital for pre-seed to growth-stage companies across industries.

Small Business

Small Business Fund

Empowers brick-and-mortar operators with equity capital, hands-on support, and growth infrastructure.

LvlUp Innovation Alliance

750+ corporate and investment partners. When a fit, deals are shared with partner funds — Greycroft, Insight Partners, Outlander — and with corporate partners like Google, Notion, Xero, Fidelity, Oracle, and L'Oréal for pilots, CVC, and M&A.

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Programs & Accelerators

Built as an extension of your team.

Non-dilutive support, capital, and distribution across LvlUp Labs, Marketing Edge, and the Innovation Alliance.

Accelerator

LvlUp Labs

Free, high-impact startup program offering direct VC support, $1M+ in perks, and a top-tier community.

Consumer

LvlUp Labs CPG

High-touch accelerator with up to $15K checks for consumer brands, plus Shopline-backed commerce infrastructure.

Growth

Marketing Edge

Up to $25K checks with a differentiated email and digital marketing engine for scalable acquisition.

Free

Bootcamps

Self-paced programs culminating in a Demo Day with top investors and expedited review for up to $1M.

Competition

Pitch Comps

High-visibility pitch competitions attracting hundreds of founders weekly. Exposure, support, awards.

01

Submit

Share your deck, links, and a few details about your company through the form below.

02

Review

I screen submissions personally. Strong fits are packaged for LvlUp Ventures' investment team.

03

Intro

Promising deals get warm intros to LvlUp's funds or partner firms in the Innovation Alliance.