Somersault Ventures

Somersault Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in startups at the Seed to Series B stages, primarily within the B2B software, marketplaces, EdTech, FinTech, and entertainment sectors. The firm seeks to partner with global companies, particularly those with founders from Central and Eastern Europe or affiliated with UC Berkeley. Somersault Ventures operates as a remote-first team based in Dover, Delaware, with team members in Dubai, London, and San Francisco. Their backgrounds span product, finance, and operations, aiming to support founders in their long-term value creation journeys.

The firm's first institutional vehicle, Somersault Ventures Fund I, is backed by numerous global tech entrepreneurs and executives. They have a particular affinity for founding teams where at least one founder is connected to UC Berkeley or comes from a Central and Eastern European immigrant background. This focus reflects their deep understanding and appreciation for these communities, where they consistently observe entrepreneurial talent.

Somersault Ventures has been actively investing in various sectors, including software, marketplaces, EdTech, FinTech, and entertainment. Their investment strategy emphasizes identifying and supporting companies with the potential to become enduring category leaders or even monopolies, often within niche or overlooked verticals and functions. This approach underscores their commitment to fostering innovation and driving significant value creation in the startup ecosystem.