Upfront Ventures is one of LA's most prominent VC firms, specializing in seed and early-stage investments with the ability to provide debt financing. The firm hosts its own annual Upfront Summit bringing together 1,000+ top investors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders.
Upfront invests $3M–$10M across eCommerce, software, internet, and healthcare. Portfolio highlights include Apeel Sciences, GOAT, Parachute Home, and Ring. The firm provides full-lifecycle support from pre-seed through late stage.
As one of the original Silicon Beach investors, Upfront Ventures helped establish LA's reputation as a serious tech hub and continues to lead the city's most ambitious early-stage deals.
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