Progression Fund

Progression Fund is a venture capital firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2020 by alumni of musical.ly and TikTok. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, particularly in the pre-seed and seed stages, focusing on consumer-driven sectors such as gaming, entertainment, commerce, wellness, and education. Progression Fund aims to support founders who are creating products that respond to generational changes and technological advancements.

The firm's investment approach emphasizes understanding evolving consumer behaviors and adapting to technological changes to foster business growth. They offer seed capital, mentorship, and access to a network of partners and investors to help founders scale their businesses effectively. Progression Fund is particularly interested in companies that leverage generational shifts and technological advancements to create new consumer markets and innovative products.

Progression Fund has invested in several early-stage startups, including Backdrop, Feast & Fettle, Copilot, Wave, Proxima, Manatee, LEAD, Omeda Studios, Fiveable, and Luma. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to supporting visionary founders building breakthrough consumer experiences. The firm's team comprises seasoned investors, founders, and operators with deep roots in consumer tech across the U.S., Asia, and Europe, leveraging their TikTok alumni community to identify and support promising startups.