Necessary Ventures
www.necessary.vcWe invest in what the world needs. The firm leads $1-2M pre-seeds and invests non-lead from pre-seed to pre-IPO across a wide range of sectors, technologies, and business models, with particular focus on deep tech, hard tech, AI, healthcare, climate tech, and impact ventures.
Check Size
$1M - $2M
Focus Areas
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Necessary Ventures invests in companies that solve critical problems the world needs solved. They are thesis-driven investors who focus on identifying founders with missions to address urgent challenges, believing that strong missions help attract talent and capital. The firm emphasizes supporting founders not just with capital but with strategic resources including talent acquisition, non-dilutive capital sourcing, and media amplification to accelerate growth.
What Sets Them Apart
- Thesis-driven approach investing across diverse sectors rather than following trends
- Focus on founder missions as competitive advantage for talent and capital recruitment
- Three-pillar support system: Talent acquisition assistance, non-dilutive capital sourcing, and media/earned media amplification
- Leadership team with deep domain expertise (healthcare executives, MedTech engineers, fintech advisors, deep tech specialists)
- Strong community engagement through 'Money Moves' podcast featuring founders and investors sharing hard-earned wisdom
- Weekly 'Necessary Nuggets' newsletter covering pre-seed market activity and emerging tech trends
Portfolio Highlights
Akido
Healthcare
AllVoices
Enterprise Software
Alyf
Healthcare Ai
Arc
Cleantech Electric Vehicles
Beyond
Healthcare
Brellium
Healthcare Ai
Circularity Fuels
Cleantech Energy
Copper
Cleantech Energy
+ 28 more companies in their portfolio
Investment Team
17 Partners at Necessary Ventures
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