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Humans of the Internet (HOTI) is a seed stage venture capital fund founded by Jacob Smith and Zac Smith. Based in the United States, HOTI focuses on investing in individuals and teams within the technology ecosystem. The firm collaborates with several small funds that align with its mission.
HOTI invests in the foundational tools and resources that support technology platforms, particularly those related to the 'picks and shovels' of the tech industry. The firm emphasizes sustainability, diversity of thought, and elevating new voices, preferring projects that operate transparently and aim to create a positive impact.
HOTI collaborates with several small funds, including Mango Capital, CORI Innovation Fund, Work-Bench, York IE, OSS Capital, Energy Impact Fund, Refashioned Ventures, 56 Ventures, Vertex Ventures, Hatchet Ventures, NY Technology Capital Partners, BNM Ventures, and Encoded Ventures.
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HOTI typically participates in seed rounds, often collaborating with other funds to lead investments in promising projects.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for projects that align with their focus on sustainability and diversity.
Specific details about the fund size are not disclosed, but HOTI focuses on seed-stage investments.
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