Great Wave Ventures

www.greatwave.vc

Great Wave Ventures is a NYC-based early-stage firm investing in exceptional entrepreneurs at the intersection of technology and the built world, such as real estate and construction. In addition, they reserve capital for compelling companies beyond this focus, including climate tech and other innovative sectors.

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Seed, Series A

Focus Areas

Proptech, Climate Cleantech, Industrials

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Investment Thesis

Great Wave Ventures believes in showing up for founders at the right inflection point for their business. They focus on supporting exceptional entrepreneurs who are building transformative technology solutions in the built world and adjacent sectors. The firm emphasizes founder-centric investing with hands-on support from a team that brings both industry and financial expertise to help companies scale and navigate ambiguity.

What Sets Them Apart

Deep industry expertise in real estate, construction, and built world technology with team members bringing specific domain knowledge
Strategic timing focus - helping founders at the right inflection point rather than just seed stage
Hands-on founder support combining industry expertise with financial acumen
Geographic presence with offices in both New York and Tokyo, enabling international perspective
Track record with 60+ portfolio companies invested since 2021, including 17 Y Combinator graduates