The Fund / Everywhere Ventures Research
Overview
The Fund, now officially branded as Everywhere Ventures, is a global pre-seed venture capital fund founded in 2017 and built by founders, for founders. Operating with $100M+ in assets under management, Everywhere Ventures has evolved from a regionally-focused fund into a truly global network of community-powered pre-seed investors across major cities including New York, Los Angeles, London, Austin, the Rockies, Midwest, Australia, and India.
Investment Thesis
Everywhere Ventures is driven by a fundamental belief: the best people to invest in startups are people who have built startups. The fund's thesis centers on identifying exceptional early-stage founders in underinvested geographies outside of traditional venture capital hubs like Silicon Valley. Rather than concentrating capital in tier-1 cities, Everywhere Ventures deliberately builds locally-run pre-seed funds in diverse communities, giving founders everywhere equal access to capital, expertise, and networks.
The firm believes that great ideas come from everywhere, and that a community of 500+ experienced founders and operators can collectively identify and support the next generation of transformational companies at their earliest stages. Their community-powered model combines the capital of institutional investors with the operational expertise and networks of successful entrepreneurs who actively participate as General Partners.
Investment Stage & Check Size
Everywhere Ventures is exclusively focused on pre-seed stage investments with a clear check size:
- Typical investment: $50,000 - $250,000
- Participation in rounds: $500,000 - $2,000,000 total
This pre-seed focus distinguishes them from broader seed funds, allowing them to identify founders at the idea or prototype stage before most institutional capital becomes available. They are intentionally the first institutional check for many founders, building long-term relationships from the earliest moments of company formation.
Portfolio & Track Record
As of December 2025, Everywhere Ventures has invested in 305+ companies with a diverse portfolio across multiple stages and sectors:
Portfolio Highlights:
- 2 unicorns: Headway (mental health platform, valued at $1B+) and Electric AI (enterprise software)
- 12 acquisitions: Including notable exits like Umba (acquired 2025), Besolo, Getro, Sugarwork, and Loctax
- Notable active companies: Headway, Pair (eyewear for kids, $148M raised), Wagmo (pet insurance, $28.3M raised), Huckleberry (sleep monitoring), Vahan (blue-collar staffing with AI)
Investment Activity:
- 2025: 15 new investments (12 first checks, 3 follow-ons)
- 2024: 27 new investments
- 2023: 13 new investments
- Average of 11 new investments annually
- 12 acquisitions and 2 unicorns demonstrate strong exit velocity
Portfolio Composition
By Stage:
- Seed: 45 investments (average round size $2.5M)
- Series A: 10 investments (average round size $17.2M)
- Pre-Seed: Majority of portfolio
By Sector (Top):
- Enterprise Applications: 29 investments
- FinTech: 10 investments
- Consumer: 9 investments
- High Tech: 8 investments
- Retail: 8 investments
- Extensive coverage across 34+ other sectors
By Geography:
- United States: 37 first-time investments
- Canada: 3 investments
- India: 2 investments
- South Africa: 2 investments
- United Kingdom, Australia, Belgium: Emerging focus areas
- Global network across 26+ locations with local decision-makers
Team & Leadership
Core Leadership:
- Scott Hartley, Managing Partner & Co-Founder: 15 years in venture capital, author of "The Fuzzy and the Techie", former Presidential Innovation Fellow at White House. Has invested in 500+ startups with $4B+ in follow-on financing.
- Jenny Fielding, Managing Partner & Co-Founder: Community builder and entrepreneur focused on community-powered investing. Recently authored "Venture Everywhere" and published podcast series.
- Anna Barber, General Partner: Newly announced in February 2026, bringing additional expertise.
Organization Structure:
- 89 total team members
- 67 Partners distributed globally
- 1 Venture Partner
- 16 Principals
- Team members sit on boards of 7 portfolio companies
- Global distribution across multiple locations
Investment Approach
Decision structure: Partnership-based with community input. General Partners make final decisions, but portfolio sourcing is community-driven Lead tendency: Leads majority of investments Typical involvement: Board representation or observer rights, active advisory support Co-investors: Strong ecosystem including Hustle Fund (10+ joint investments), Techstars, and 290+ angels
Geographic & Founder Preferences
Geographic Focus:
- NYC, Los Angeles, Austin, Rockies, Midwest, London (primary cities)
- Expanding: Australia, India
- Intentionally invests outside Silicon Valley
Founder Preferences:
- Experienced founders with previous startup experience
- First-time founders backed by operator-investors
- Technical and non-technical founders
- Founders in underserved geographies
- Mission-driven entrepreneurs
Fund Status & Activity
Fund Status: Actively Deploying
- Assets Under Management: $100M+
- 2025: 15 new investments
- Last known activity: December 2025
- Continuing to scout and invest
Distinctive Characteristics
- Community-First Model: Distributes capital and decision-making across 500+ successful founders
- Pre-Seed Specialization: Focuses exclusively on pre-seed, capturing companies at earliest stage
- Geographic Diversity: Supports founder ecosystems outside Silicon Valley
- Founder-as-Investor: General Partners and community members are all founders
- Quick, Accessible Process: Pre-seed checks move fast
- Strong Exit Track Record: 2 unicorns and 12 acquisitions
Track Record Summary
With $100M+ AUM, a track record of 2 unicorns and 12 acquisitions, and a distributed global network of operator-investors, Everywhere Ventures continues identifying exceptional founders at pre-seed stage. Recent expansion with Anna Barber as General Partner signals growth ambitions, while 2025 investment pace demonstrates sustained momentum.