2048 Ventures

2048 Ventures is a thesis-driven early-stage venture capital firm based in Princeton, New Jersey, and New York City. The firm specializes in leading pre-seed and seed rounds, investing between $500K and $2M, focusing on Vertical AI, Deep Tech, Health, and Bio sectors. Their investment approach is characterized by high conviction, aiming to lead rounds swiftly, often committing within 10-15 business days of the first meeting. They emphasize a transparent and efficient process, assisting founders in closing the remainder of the round.

The firm is particularly interested in mission-driven teams with strong founder-market fit and a clear vision for the future. They seek startups that build defensible intellectual property and innovative business models, addressing complex technological and societal challenges. Their portfolio includes over 200 startups across various industries, including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, healthcare, machine learning, and SaaS.

2048 Ventures prides itself on its team of experienced founders, operators, engineers, and scientists who are passionate about working with founders at the earliest stage. They aim to be the least annoying and most helpful investor on a startup's cap table, offering support beyond capital to help companies scale and succeed.