About Slow Ventures
Slow Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2011. It is primarily based out of New York City, United States. As of May 2026, Slow Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 232 companies, with 16 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Blockchain Technology. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Clouted Overall, Slow Ventures portfolio has seen 10 unicorns, 8 IPOs and 49 acquisitions including key companies like Slack, Robinhood and Republic. A lot of funds co-invest with Slow Ventures, with names like SV Angel sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Slow Ventures has team of 12 people including 3 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 5 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Unicorns
Deals in last 12 months
Slow Ventures' List of Top Investments
Slow Ventures has a portfolio of 232 companies, including 10 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Bloom and Clouted.Their portfolio spans across United States, United Kingdom, Israel and 12 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Blockchain Technology and 31 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 5 more. Here is the list of top investments by Slow Ventures:
1. Slack
Developer of communication software for team collaboration and workflow automation. This platform provides digital channels for messaging, file sharing, and audio or video meetings. It integrates with various third-party applications to centralize project management and task tracking. Users utilize automated workflows to manage routine processes and receive notifications. The software includes search functionality to retrieve information from past conversations and documents. Security features protect data and ensure compliance across the organization. Artificial intelligence tools assist with summarizing content, drafting responses, and managing tasks within the interface.
Key facts about Slack
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $1.22B
- Employee Count: 2,626 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Glynn Capital, ADS Ventures and 70 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Apr 16, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. Robinhood
Broker-based online trading and investment platform. It offers tools for building investment strategies and tracking market trends. It facilitates trading in stocks, funds, options, and crypto assets. Expert-managed portfolios are available, providing market insights and investment adjustments. The company also provides educational resources to improve investor knowledge.
Key facts about Robinhood
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Menlo Park (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $5.73B
- Employee Count: 4,814 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: HTIF, ADS Ventures and 148 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, May 13, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Republic
Online alternative fundraising platform to invest in startups, real estate, crypto, and video games. It provides a platform where individuals receive equity in return for their investments. Its features include investment-related services in the private markets, which include a retail investment platform, a blockchain advisory service, a private capital division, and more. It also provides fundraising tools, SEC filing, designs campaign pages, marketing, and more. For investors, it offers portfolio management tools to review financials, and valuation, and read reviews from other investors. It is available on the iOS platform.
Key facts about Republic
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $216M
- Employee Count: 672 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: State Street, Draper Esprit and 193 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Nov 28, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. Pinterest
Visual discovery and planning website. It provides a platform for users to discover and save ideas, products, and services across various categories, including fashion, home decor, and lifestyle. The company offers a range of features and tools for both individual and business users, including advertising solutions, analytics, and content sharing capabilities.
Key facts about Pinterest
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.47B
- Employee Count: 13,652 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: TrueBridge, Section Partners and 88 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Mar 03, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. Next Door
Social networking and e-commerce platform for neighborhoods. It allows users to sign up with an address and connect with people in their local communities and greet newcomers, exchange recommendations, and read the local news. It also works with local government agencies that can send out citywide alerts on things like utility shutdowns, alerts, or emergency preparedness tips. Available on both Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about Next Door
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $100M - $500M as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $470M
- Employee Count: 968 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Meritech, Syren Capital Advisors and 50 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, May 08, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Slow Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Slow Ventures has invested in 232 companies over the last 15 years, with an average of 16 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 15 investments, while as of May 2026, it has made 10 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Clouted and most recent follow-on round was in Metropolis.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 10 | 0 | 10 |
2025 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
2024 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
2023 | 13 | 1 | 14 |
2022 | 27 | 6 | 33 |
2021 | 34 | 12 | 46 |
2020 | 19 | 4 | 23 |
2019 | 14 | 5 | 19 |
2018 | 15 | 5 | 20 |
2017 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Slow Ventures' Investments by Stage
Slow Ventures has made 113 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $4.06M, 65 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $13.2M and 13 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $36.9M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 113 |
Series A | 65 |
Series B | 13 |
Unattributed | 3 |
Series C | 1 |
Others | 2 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Slow Ventures' Investments by Sector
Slow Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Consumer, FinTech, High Tech and Blockchain Technology. Notably, it has invested in 203 Tech companies, 118 Consumer (B2C) companies, 111 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 97 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 69 |
Consumer | 55 |
FinTech | 52 |
High Tech | 49 |
Blockchain Technology | 33 |
Others | 194 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Slow Ventures' Investments by Geography
Slow Ventures has made most investments in United States (172), followed by Israel where it has made 7 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 172 |
Israel | 7 |
United Kingdom | 5 |
Canada | 4 |
Cayman Islands | 1 |
Others | 7 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Slow Ventures' recent investments
Slow Ventures has made 10 investments in 2026 so far. Clouted and nanoclaw.dev are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Slow Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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May 20, 2026 | United States | Seed | 2265 | [+5] | |
May 20, 2026 | Israel | Seed | 7855 | ||
May 13, 2026 | United States | Seed | 4985 | [+4] | |
May 04, 2026 | United Kingdom | Seed | 8753 | ||
May 01, 2026 | United States | Seed | 6675 | [+5] |
Unicorns in Slow Ventures' Portfolio
Slow Ventures has 10 unicorns in its portfolio - Metropolis, Clay, Mysten Labs and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Metropolis. It became a unicorn in 2025, 6 years after Slow Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Slow Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
61 | AI company developing computer vision–powered systems to make parking spaces frictionless | 2017 | Santa Monica | Series D | isestyt | ||
72 | AI and cloud based lead management and contact dataset provider | 2017 | New York | Series C | f{ewoqz | ||
81 | Blockchain platform offering Web3 infrastructure solutions | 2021 | Palo Alto | Series B | nfuzych | ||
77 | Classroom behaviour feedback platform used by teachers and students | 2011 | San Francisco | Series D | ntbhahu | ||
70 | Provider of a customer service platform with AI-powered support tools | 2013 | San Francisco | Series D | khkmkmb |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Slow Ventures' Portfolio
8 of Slow Ventures' portfolio companies have become public. Teamshares got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Jun 2026 and Republic got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) at marketcap of $330M.Here are Slow Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 23, 2026 | Aug 18, 2023 | Series D | 9711 | |
May 01, 2025 | - | - | 8552 | |
Feb 19, 2025 | Sep 25, 2019 | Seed | 6558 | |
Nov 03, 2021 | Mar 01, 2016 | Series A | 5385 | |
Jul 29, 2021 | Sep 23, 2014 | Series A | 1317 |
Acquired companies in Slow Ventures' Portfolio
49 companies from Slow Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Identiq in Jun 2026 by Incode for $*****.Here are Slow Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 26, 2026 | Sep 2018 | Seed | 8459 | |
May 21, 2026 | Oct 24, 2019 | Seed | 6081 | |
Jan 30, 2026 | Aug 25, 2022 | Series A | 3558 | |
Jan 27, 2026 | Jul 06, 2022 | Seed | 5232 | |
Jan 14, 2026 | Aug 03, 2016 | Seed | 2671 |
Team profile of Slow Ventures
Slow Ventures has a team of 12 members including 3 Partners and 6 Principals located in United States. Slow Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Slow Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | - | - | ||
Principal | Miami | - | ||
Principal | Brooklyn | - | ||
Principal | San Francisco | - | ||
Principal | Boston | - | - | |
Principal | California | - | - | |
Principal | San Francisco | - | - |
Co-investors of Slow Ventures
Over the past 15 years, 1542 investors have co-invested in Slow Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Slow Ventures: 500 Global, Y Combinator and 238 others have invested in rounds before Slow Ventures. There are 7 companies where 500 Global has invested before Slow Ventures and 7 companies where Y Combinator has invested before Slow Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Slow Ventures: 810 investors entered a company along with Slow Ventures. These include investors like SV Angel (12 companies).
- Invested after Slow Ventures: A total of 492 investors have invested in Slow Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include SoftBank Vision Fund (6 companies), Tiger Global Management (6 companies) and Sequoia Capital (3 companies).
Recent News related to Slow Ventures
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Clouted Secures $7 Million Seed Funding for AI Marketing PlatformLos Angeles Business Journal•Jun 22, 2026•Clouted, Slow Ventures, Weekend Fund
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Clouted Raises $7M Seed Funding Led by Slow Ventures to Scale AI-Powered Virality EngineThe SaaS News•Jun 02, 2026•Slow Ventures
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Checkstep Secures £3 Million Funding For AI-Powered Trust & Safety InfrastructureStartup Rise EU•May 28, 2026•Checkstep, Alea Capital Partners, Look AI Ventures, Slow Ventures
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Martha Stewart Launches AI Home Management Startup Hint, Secures $10 Million in Seed FundingMy Company Polska•May 15, 2026•HINT Home, Hannah Grey VC, TVP, Amplo and 2 others
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Kibu Raises $10.5M in Seed FundingFinSMEs•May 01, 2026•Cubit Capital, Construct Capital, Helena, Slow Ventures and 1 other
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Prefix Raises $7.5M to Scale AI-Driven Facility Management PlatformSiliconAngle•Apr 14, 2026•Prefix, Collide, Slow Ventures, Connexa Capital and 2 others
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Ando Raises $4M in Seed FundingFinSMEs•Feb 12, 2026•Ando, Zero Capital, Fireroad, Blitzscaling Ventures and 4 others
