Onwards is a product-led VC Fund
We partner with founders to build exceptional products from day one.
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Why We Exist & Our Promise to You
Early-stage investing is often backwards. VCs ask for financial projections and progress towards hitting metrics. But they are rarely the ones in the trenches with you to actually equip you to achieve them. Some offer "platform" support but this will never replace the value of a trusted valued thought partner and problem solver.
Our Promise to You
We're in the trenches with you - we are "venturers"; whether you're on top of the world, or (especially) when you're at the bottom of a trough, we aim to be your first call as a founder.
That's how we measure our success.
What Makes Us Different
We're operators, not just investors.
We dig where others skim
While most funds ask for your TAM slide, we want to understand your users' workflow. We care about retention curves, not hockey sticks.
How we do it:
Provide fast, honest feedback
Act as collaborative partners, not just check-writers
Walk the talk - we are ourselves a product-led fund
We've been in your seat
Whether you are a first-time founder or a seasoned operator, we have the expertise and the compassion to help you navigate.
How we do it:
Bringing deep product, growth and people expertise
Being a no-judgment sounding board
We look for underdogs
We aren't looking to work with those that have it all. We focus on gritty, under-resourced but over-ambitious founders and we level the playing field.
How we do it:
We vet for exceptional teams that don't have the regular access/privilege
Structuring clean, fair rounds with long-term alignment in mind
We leverage our network of founders and venture builders
Portfolio
Companies we're proud to support
