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Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Designer Fund focuses on early-stage investments in startups. The firm specializes in integrating design into teams and products, with a portfolio that includes notable companies like Stripe and Gusto. They target mission-driven founders and have a strong emphasis on health, climate, and consumer sectors.
Designer Fund invests in early-stage technology companies at the Pre-seed to Series A stages. They seek startups that leverage design to improve health, sustainability, and overall prosperity, looking for products that significantly outperform alternatives in substantial markets.
Notable portfolio companies include Stripe, a payments infrastructure provider; Gusto, which offers payroll and HR services; Notion, a connected workspace tool; Framer, a no-code design platform; Commure, which simplifies healthcare workflows; and Omada Health, a health change platform.
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Designer Fund often leads investment rounds, particularly in the early stages, to help shape the direction of the companies they support.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate strong growth and alignment with their design-focused thesis.
Designer Fund's current fund size is not publicly disclosed, but they actively invest in multiple early-stage startups each year.
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