Freestyle VC

Venture Capital California, United States ·Founded 2009

Overview

Freestyle VC is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, specializing in seed-stage investments in technology companies. Founded in 2009 by serial entrepreneurs Dave Samuel and Josh Felser, the firm focuses on leading seed rounds with investments ranging from $1.5 million to $3 million. Their portfolio includes notable companies such as Airtable, Intercom, Patreon, and BetterUp. The firm's investment strategy is sector-agnostic, targeting founders building soon-to-be massive tech companies across various verticals. They typically invest in 10-12 companies each year, allowing them to work closely with founders and provide holistic support. Freestyle VC emphasizes a transparent and efficient decision-making process, aiming for long-term success rather than short-term gains. Freestyle VC is known for its founder-centric approach, offering unique expertise and a strong network to support portfolio companies. They provide direct, constructive, and proactive feedback, fostering both professional and personal growth for founders. The firm is committed to improving diversity in the industry and has been recognized as one of America's top venture capital firms in 2025.

Investment Focus

  • Early-stage technology companies raising seed funding

Portfolio Companies

PatreonAirtableBetterUpIntercomSnapdocs

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Frequently asked questions about Freestyle VC

What sectors does Freestyle VC invest in?

Freestyle VC invests in Technology, Healthcare, Software, Consumer, FinTech and E-commerce, and is based in California, United States. Freestyle VC is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Freestyle VC invest at?

Freestyle VC backs companies at Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 1.5M - 3M.

Which regions does Freestyle VC invest in?

Freestyle VC invests across United States.

What companies has Freestyle VC invested in?

Freestyle VC's portfolio includes Patreon, Airtable, BetterUp, Intercom and Snapdocs.

Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database