at.inc/

at.inc/ partners with you at your company’s earliest stages, supporting your mission with capital investment and hands-on guidance.

San Francisco, CA, USA

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Description

at.inc/ is a boutique venture capital firm that operates more like a high-touch launchpad than a traditional broad-cohort accelerator. Based in Palo Alto and San Francisco, it focuses on leading rounds at a company's earliest possible inception.

Founder-First: at.inc/ explicitly states they "don't invest in product," but rather in people they admire and their mission.
Direct Inquiry: While they don't host fixed-batch applications, founders can connect through their official website or professional networks to share their vision.

Eligibility

Sector: Primarily Technology, including Enterprise Applications, High Tech, and Enterprise Infrastructure.
Geography: Strong focus on startups based in the United States.
Profile: Seeking visionary founders capable of building "world-class foundations"

Process

Conviction Building: Deep dives into the founder's vision rather than just current metrics.
Conviction Leadership: Once decided, they lead rounds with high conviction, often bringing in co-investors like Munich Re.
Operational Support: They "roll up their sleeves" to provide hands-on strategic and operational guidance from day one.

What an Applicant can Obtain

Capital: Access to institutional funding, including from their specialized funds like ATINC II.
Unicorn Experience: Guidance from a team that has backed unicorns like Netlify and HoneyBook.
End-to-End Partnership: Support through the entire journey, from initial idea to potential acquisition or IPO.