Description
Valia Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2017 with offices in New York (US), San Francisco (US), and London (UK) that invests in visionary founders building tomorrow’s iconic companies. The firm partners with startups at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stages, providing capital, strategic support, and ecosystem connections across sectors including fintech, AI, healthcare, robotics, consumer, and enterprise software. Valia’s multi-stage approach allows continued backing through initial and follow-on funding as companies grow.
Eligibility
• Tech startups and high-growth ventures with product traction, scalable business models, and strong founding teams.
• Companies at Pre-Seed to Series A stages aligned with the firm’s generalist thesis.
• Founders prepared for institutional VC engagement and negotiation.
Process
Deal Sourcing & Outreach: Founders typically connect through network introductions, direct outreach, or referrals.
Pitch & Evaluation: Valia evaluates pitch materials, founder team, market opportunity, and product traction.
Term Negotiation: Investment amount, valuation, and equity terms are negotiated with the startup on a case-by-case basis.
Capital Deployment & Support: Capital is deployed alongside strategic guidance, mentorship, and network introductions to help scale.
Follow-On & Growth: The firm may participate in follow-on rounds as portfolio companies advance.
What an Applicant can Obtain
✔ Early-stage venture capital investment (~$50K–$3M).
✔ Strategic and operational guidance aligned with growth objectives.
✔ Access to investor networks and ecosystem support for scaling and future fundraising.
✔ Potential follow-on funding as startups expand into later stages.
