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Susa Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital fund founded in 2013, based in the United States. The fund has partnered with over 100 startups, achieving a notable 10% unicorn rate among its portfolio companies. Susa Ventures is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs from the earliest stages of development, providing not just capital but also valuable connections and community support.
Susa Ventures invests exclusively at the pre-seed and seed stages, offering capital of up to $5 million. The fund emphasizes a strong focus on artificial intelligence and various sectors, including TechBio, Energy, and Consumer Applications. Their approach is to provide support through capital, customer connections, community, and talent, without taking board seats.
Susa Ventures has invested in notable companies such as: - **Casetext**: AI platform for legal professionals, acquired by Thomson Reuters for $650M. - **Cluely**: AI assistant for virtual meetings and sales calls. - **Expanse**: AI cybersecurity platform, acquired by Palo Alto Networks for $800M. - **Mashgin**: Autonomous checkout kiosks. - **Robinhood**: Digital brokerage that went public (IPO $HOOD). - **Newfront Insurance**: Modern commercial insurance brokerage, acquired by WTW for $1.3B.
To approach Susa Ventures, founders should visit their website at susaventures.com to submit their pitch. The firm emphasizes a supportive partnership without taking board seats, focusing on building strong relationships with their portfolio companies.
Susa Ventures launched a new $175 million seed fund in Q1 2025, following a history of successful fundraises totaling over $550 million across multiple funds. They have been actively investing in over 100 startups since their inception in 2013, achieving a notable 10% unicorn rate among their portfolio companies.
Susa Ventures invests exclusively at the pre-seed and seed stages.
The firm offers capital ranging from $1 million to $5 million.
Susa Ventures focuses on sectors including artificial intelligence, fintech, healthcare, energy, and consumer applications.
Founders can pitch Susa Ventures through their website at susaventures.com.
Susa Ventures invests primarily in the United States.
Notable portfolio companies include Robinhood, Casetext, and Expanse.
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