Sputnik ATX
www.sputnikatx.comIndustry-agnostic pre-seed investors ($100K with up to $400K follow-on) backing technical founders building infrastructure tools and AI-driven products. They focus on helping startups generate consumer surplus and achieve rapid traction through intensive mentoring and sales training.
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Sputnik ATX bets on promising startups before other institutional investors do, focusing on ambitious technical teams solving hard problems. They believe in backing founders outside Silicon Valley who are fully committed to their vision, operating with the principle that ‘missionaries, not mercenaries’ make the best founders and investors. Their philosophy emphasizes that high growth and traction prove product-market fit, and that founders need mentorship, network access, and hands-on support more than just capital.
What Sets Them Apart
- Woman-owned and woman-led VC/accelerator - top ranked
- Zero fees model - only make money when founders make money
- Do not take board seats or board observer rights
- Fast decision-making process without lengthy deliberation
- 13-week intensive in-person bootcamp in Austin focused on sales training and traction building
- Founder-run partners with extensive track record of mentoring hundreds of companies
- Focus on finding talent outside Silicon Valley with geographic diversity
- Only invest in founders fully committed (require founders to quit jobs)
- Strong follow-on funding support and investor network connections
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B2b|Marketplace|Enterprise
SaveDay
Fintech|Hr Tech
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Wellness|Smart Home
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Investment Team
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