Lombardstreet Ventures

Lombardstreet Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, focusing on pre-seed and seed stage investments in U.S.-based technology companies. The firm seeks innovative and driven entrepreneurs who identify emerging markets early and act swiftly to address these opportunities. Their investment strategy emphasizes a founder-first approach, prioritizing the entrepreneur's vision and capabilities.

The firm's investment focus spans various technology sectors, including software, SaaS, infrastructure software, open source, developer tools, API solutions, enterprise AI, generative AI, and innovative solutions targeting new market challenges. While they primarily invest in U.S.-based companies, they are open to opportunities that leverage distributed teams when it aligns with the product strategy.

Lombardstreet Ventures has a track record of investing in early-stage companies, with a preference for smaller and earlier-stage ventures. They typically invest up to $500,000 in each company and do not lead funding rounds or take board seats, maintaining a founder-friendly approach. Their due diligence process is efficient, often making investment decisions within a few days of the initial meeting, focusing on the entrepreneur's potential and the idea's merit.