Haystack VC

Haystack VC is a venture capital firm based in New York, NY, specializing in early-stage investments in technology companies. The firm focuses on pre-seed, seed, and early-stage funding, typically investing between $250,000 and $1.5 million per round. Haystack VC is comfortable leading or participating in these rounds, aiming to support innovative startups from their inception.

The firm's portfolio spans various sectors, including consumer and commerce, intelligent software and services, vertical and industry software, hardware and frontier technology, developer tools, infrastructure, security, and healthcare and life sciences. Notable investments include DoorDash, Instacart, Opendoor, Multiverse, Cambly, Wag, Wonolo, Citizen, Rutter, Flint, Meadow Memorials, Gyroscope, Enigma Labs, Zena, Castle, Farcaster, Resolve Pay, Antimatter Systems, and 1Confirmation.

Haystack VC's investment philosophy centers on backing outlier founders at the earliest stages, providing them with the resources and support needed to scale their innovative ideas into successful businesses.