ex/ante

ex/ante is a venture capital firm focused on investing in technology that advances human agency, emphasizing privacy, security, and information integrity. The firm seeks to support startups developing solutions that empower individuals to control their data, assets, and information, countering digital authoritarianism and surveillance capitalism. ex/ante provides resources to help founders build and scale companies that prioritize user protection and democratic resilience.

The firm's investment strategy targets pre-seed and seed-stage startups in sectors such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data infrastructure, digital identity, fintech, and web3. ex/ante aims to back inventive teams creating tools that enhance free societies and counter digital authoritarianism. The firm offers diverse partners and risk-forward capital to support these ventures.

ex/ante's commitment to its mission is demonstrated through initiatives like Builder Blueprints, a free library of legal documents and resources for tech startups. This resource empowers founders to protect their users and companies by providing customizable documents drafted by a preeminent law firm, with input from experts in data privacy and digital rights. The initiative reflects ex/ante's dedication to helping startups build trust and scale responsibly from the beginning.