FAQ
Browse the sections below to find answers to common questions about Untapped Ventures — our investment focus, how to pitch us, and what we look for in AI-native founders.
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Untapped Ventures is an early-stage AI venture capital fund investing in AI-native startups at the pre-seed and seed stage. We back founders building breakthrough technology that uplifts human potential.
We combine capital with deep, hands-on support — GTM, company-building, fundraising strategy, and direct access to a powerful network of operators, technical experts, and LPs. We move fast, decide fast, and partner closely with founders.
Untapped Ventures leads, co-leads, and follows pre-seed and seed rounds with $500K-$2M checks for AI Startups with a focus on Native AI, Frontier AI, Embodied AI, Deep Tech AI, and AI Convergence.
We primarily invest in pre-seed and seed rounds. Initial checks range from $500K–$2M depending on traction and team strength.
Yes — especially if they’re technical and moving quickly. AI-native companies often begin as solo technical founders.
Not always. We invest in strong teams, unique insights, and early technical breakthroughs, even if the startup is pre-traction.
Our strongest founders typically are:
Technical founders with AI/ML/engineering depth
Former FAANG / AI lab / top-tier tech operators
Founders with an “earned secret” about their market
Builders who move fast and learn even faster
Mission-driven leaders building products that uplift humanity
Yes — as long as they bring strong technical ability and exceptional clarity around their product and market.
Founder quality, rate of execution, early technical edge, clarity of insight, and the potential to build a category-defining AI company.
Submit your startup through our Pitch Form. We review every submission and respond quickly.
Usually within a week. We move fast when something fits our thesis.
We recommend covering:
Team background + technical depth
Product demo or prototype
Traction or early proof-of-demand
Market insight and problem clarity
Vision for scale and category creation
A deck helps, but you can also pitch through a clear written overview and demo.
1. Pitch form review
2. Intro call with a partner
3. Deep dive on product, tech, and founder story
4. Optional technical review
5. Decision + terms
We keep the process fast, transparent, and founder-friendly.
Yes — especially pre-seed. We also co-lead when the round structure fits.
Yes. We reserve capital to support founders through seed and beyond.
Monthly CEO masterminds
Go-to-market and sales strategy
Fundraising prep + investor introductions
Product strategy and roadmap clarity
A tight founder community and access to the Core 100 network
Only when helpful. We keep governance flexible and founder-first.
Highly involved on strategy, fundraising, and GTM — without slowing founders down with unnecessary meetings or oversight.
Yes — we consider founders worldwide if they meet our criteria. One of the main requirements is that their company is registered as a Delaware C corp.
Absolutely. We encourage founders to return as their product evolves.