Starta VC (often branded Starta Ventures, headquartered in New York, NY, USA) is a venture capital ecosystem and early-stage investor that supports founders through capital, mentoring, and global scaling resources. It has invested in 150+ startups, with a focus on Pre-Seed, Seed, and early institutional rounds across software, AI, fintech, marketplaces, and e-commerce. 

Pre-Seed / Seed: Core focus; Starta typically participates in early institutional financings to help startups hit product-market fit and initial traction. 
Series A / Follow-On: May participate in early Series A or follow-on rounds through syndication or co-investor networks. 
Hybrid & Accelerator: Starta also operates accelerator-style support (equity-free residency programs) and globally oriented scaling programs. 

 Typical Check Size: ~$100K – $500K on early rounds, sometimes up to $1M depending on stage, syndicate partners, and follow-on context. Equity Taken:
• Starta VC does not publicly disclose a fixed ownership percentage it requires across all deals (like most VC firms).
• In typical seed stage institutional investments where Starta deploys capital (e.g., ~$100K–$500K on a ~$3M–$8M pre-money), founders should expect investors of that check size to hold a meaningful minority equity stake. Industry norms for early institutional involvement suggest ~5%–15% equity from a single early institutional lead (negotiated based on valuation and total round size).
• When Starta co-invests or participates alongside other VCs, its individual ownership share will be smaller (pro-rata to its contribution) while collective dilution across all investors can land in a similar ~10%–25% total investor ownership range at seed.
Equity Structure: Standard early-stage VC instruments — priced preferred equity or SAFEs/convertibles — negotiated on a deal-by-deal basis.
Governance: When actively participating, Starta may negotiate board or board observer rights consistent with meaningful minority positions.

Submission Method: Startups can engage through Starta’s online portal/contact channels or via introductions through ecosystem partners. Warm intros help but aren’t strictly required. 
Follow-On Process: Engagement may continue through later rounds alongside existing co-investors and institutional partners.

Sector Focus: Broad tech — Software/SaaS, AI/ML, analytics, marketplaces, e-commerce, infrastructure, and related sectors.
 Geography: U.S.-based with global orientation, investing in startups from the U.S. and elsewhere seeking U.S. scaling.
Stage: Pre-Seed to Seed and early institutional (Series A). 
Company Profile: Venture-scale startups with early traction and product validation. 

Initial Intake: Review of deck and alignment with early-stage thesis.
 Partner Evaluation: Assessment of team, traction, and growth potential.
 Due Diligence: Market, product, and financial diligence.
 Terms Negotiation: Equity, valuation, and governance discussed with founders and co-investors.

Strategic Capital: Seed/pre-seed funding in the $100K–$500K+ range to accelerate growth. 
Network & Support: Access to Starta’s global ecosystem of mentors, investors, and partners. 
Follow-On Support: Potential participation in larger rounds as companies scale.