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Cheque Size$1M to $50M
Stages5
Industries15
Markets19
Stated Portfolio16
Operating Since2015 (11y)

About Defined

Defined is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage technology companies, particularly those leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning. Their mission is to shape the AI frontier by partnering with visionary founders to build companies that will define the future of technology. Since 2015, they have been investing in AI and frontier technology, taking a full-stack approach across the building blocks of the AI frontier. The firm employs a thesis-driven and product-first investment strategy, aiming to invest as early as possible in companies that are pushing the boundaries of what's possible. They partner with entrepreneurs, engineers, and academics to realize their imagined futures and build breakout companies. Their portfolio includes companies now worth over $20 billion in enterprise value, reflecting their commitment to identifying and supporting high-potential ventures. Defined's team comprises investors, operators, product leaders, and engineers entirely focused on building data and AI companies. They leverage their expertise and connections with leaders in the field to provide founders with valuable guidance and support. Their strategic base of limited partners includes large financial institutions, strategics, large family offices, and a collective of serial company builders, enabling them to offer comprehensive support to their portfolio companies.

Geographical Focus

African markets1

Other stated markets18

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaGermanyJapanAustraliaSingaporeChinaIndiaBrazilFranceUnited Arab EmiratesMexicoSouth KoreaSaudi ArabiaTurkeyRussiaIsrael

Requirements

Innovative technology solutions, Strong founding team, Scalable business model, Clear market differentiation, Potential for significant impact in the AI sector

Stated Portfolio16

SpaceX
Stripe
UiPath
OpenAI
Tesla
Lemonade
Cruise
Neuralink
Plaid
Affirm
DataRobot
Nuro
Aurora
DeepMind
Zoox
C3.ai

As reported by the investor. We hold no profile for these companies, so they are printed as stated rather than linked.