Chemistry VC — Email, Phone & Partners

Overview

Chemistry VC is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in standout software companies at the Seed and Series A stages. The firm focuses on sectors including fintech, infrastructure, developer tools, consumer, climate, and aerospace & defense. Chemistry VC leads investments from the first check through Series B, with commitments up to $30 million. The firm emphasizes a hands-on, highly engaged approach, aiming to support founders more intensively than traditional VC models, with only two to three investments per partner each year. Chemistry VC aims to combine the expertise of a large VC firm with the personalized attention of smaller funds. Founded in 2024 by Ethan Kurzweil, Mark Goldberg, and Kristina Shen, veteran investors with over 35 years of experience across firms like Andreessen Horowitz, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Index Ventures, Chemistry VC brings deep institutional experience and start-up hustle to every company they back. Collectively, they've led over 100 investments in companies such as Decagon, PagerDuty, Plaid, ServiceTitan, Twilio, and Twitch. The firm's philosophy centers on building deep, collaborative relationships with founders to help them navigate the challenges of building a successful business. Chemistry VC operates with a founder-first mentality, aiming to be a supportive partner by providing capital, community, and connections. Their investment strategy positions them to offer tailored guidance in the challenging Series A funding environment, prioritizing growth fundamentals over rapid scaling. Chemistry VC's approach reflects a commitment to supporting founders through intensive, hands-on involvement, leveraging their extensive experience to foster long-term success for their portfolio companies.

Investment Focus

Innovative software companies at Seed and Series A stages
Founders with technical expertise and commercial instincts
Companies in sectors including fintech, infrastructure, developer tools, consumer, climate, and aerospace & defense

Portfolio Companies

TwitchPagerDutyTwilioServiceTitanPlaidDecagon

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What sectors does Chemistry VC invest in?

Chemistry VC invests in Infrastructure, Aerospace & Defense, Consumer, FinTech, Climate and Developer Tools, and is based in California, United States. Chemistry VC is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.