Looking Glass Capital

lookingglass.vc

Looking Glass Capital invests in mission-driven founders building software and software-driven companies across the themes of health, climate, and empowerment during the earliest days of company building.

Check Size

$300K - $400K

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed

Focus Areas

Healthtech, Climate Cleantech, Other

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Investment Thesis

Looking Glass Capital focuses on backing mission-driven founders during the earliest stages of company building, making high-conviction investments in non-consensus opportunities. They pride themselves on being early believers and supporters of entrepreneurs, typically participating in the first round of capital a company raises. The firm emphasizes transparency, responsiveness, and long-term partnership, positioning themselves as dedicated advocates for founders from pre-seed through early growth stages.

What Sets Them Apart

Invests in first rounds of capital and takes pride in being an early believer - they own firstyes.vc 'for a reason'
Not focused on stage labels - willing to invest pre-seed, seed, and across early stages
Willing to lead or co-lead rounds even if not the largest investor
Promise to be 'always on call' for founders with exceptional accessibility and responsiveness
Emphasis on transparency, communication across multiple channels (in-person, phone, Zoom, messaging apps)
Founder-centric approach with reputation among entrepreneurs as their 'most important currency'
Typical initial investment of $300-400k in $750k to $2M rounds