Upfront Ventures
Not publicly disclosed in the reviewed sources. · pre-seed, seed, series-a · US
Los Angeles-based early-stage technology investor.
Tier 2 · ranked #146laseed
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Key facts
| Fund size | Active Los Angeles-centered early-stage portfolio. |
| Stage | pre-seed, seed, series-a |
| Typical first check | Not publicly disclosed in the reviewed sources. |
| Sectors | enterprise, consumer, fintech, health |
| Geography | US |
| Status | open |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
Background
Los Angeles-based early-stage technology investor. This pass separates published fund behavior from private mechanics and catalog assumptions.
How the application really works
No dedicated public pitch route was confirmed; route through a relevant investor's published professional profile or a trusted introduction.
Tips
- Show direct fit to pre-seed / seed / series-a and the published thesis.
- Route to a named investor whose current remit matches the company.
- State geography, round size, traction and why this firm is the right partner.
Watch out for
- Outside the published stage, geography or sector mandate.
- Treating a generic media or LP channel as a founder intake.
- Assuming unpublished check, ownership or timing data.
Track record
- Official portfolio includes Ring, Bird, GOAT and Rally.
No comparable acceptance rate is published.
Investment thesis
Early-stage US technology with deep LA roots.
How to reach them
- No dedicated public pitch route was confirmed; route through a relevant investor's published professional profile or a trusted introduction.
Notable portfolio
RingBirdGOATRally
Frequently asked questions
- What stages does the fund target?
- pre-seed, seed, series-a
- Where does it invest?
- US
- What is the latest disclosed vehicle or capital base?
- Not published in the reviewed sources.
- What check size does it write?
- Not publicly disclosed in the reviewed sources.
- How can a founder approach the firm?
- No dedicated public pitch route was confirmed; route through a relevant investor's published professional profile or a trusted introduction.
- What remains unknown?
- Investment acceptance rate is not published. latest fund size is not publicly disclosed. latest fund vintage is not publicly disclosed. check min is not publicly disclosed.
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Sources
- upfront.com/portfolio — Official portfolio and track-record evidence. (checked 2026-08-10)
- upfront.com — Current official strategy, geography and activity. (checked 2026-08-10)
- upfront.com/people — Current official investing-team roster. (checked 2026-08-10)