Seven Stars

Seven Stars is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, focusing on pre-seed and seed-stage investments in artificial intelligence applications across both consumer and enterprise technology sectors. Founded in 2025 by Steven Lee, a former partner at SV Angel, the firm aims to partner with visionary founders building enduring AI companies. The name 'Seven Stars' is inspired by Lee's parents' clothing business, Seven Star Fashion, reflecting a personal connection to entrepreneurship and dedication to supporting founders with similar backgrounds.

The firm's inaugural fund, launched in June 2025, raised $40 million in just five weeks, indicating strong interest and confidence in its investment strategy. Seven Stars operates with a collaborative approach, co-investing alongside other venture capitalists and angel investors. The firm offers hands-on support to its portfolio companies, including fundraising coaching, access to a diverse talent pipeline, and a curated advisory network comprising executives, operators, and researchers from leading AI organizations such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI.

Steven Lee's extensive experience in the venture capital industry, having advised hundreds of founders and facilitated over $1.25 billion in capital raises, positions Seven Stars as a significant player in the AI investment landscape. The firm's commitment to supporting the next generation of AI innovators reflects its dedication to fostering technological advancements that have the potential to transform various industries and improve lives globally.