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VALUE.
non sibi ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in category defining U.S.-based technology startups led by underrepresented founders. We seek leading venture returns and impact by applying value investing principles to our sourcing and selection process.
VALUE: the non sibi difference
Invest in overlooked, underrepresented founders
Target underserved markets, consumers or enterprises
Be highly disciplined in our approach
Diligence using extensive fundamental research and analysis
Back founders aligned with our "Values"
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non sibi [nÉ’n sib-bee] phrase Latin
(motto, creed or belief)
1. not for self. When your actions, motivation and mission
are for the benefit of others instead of for yourself.
FOUNDERS WE BACK
Two-thirds of our investments will be in underrepresented founders of which 50% will be in women. We look beyond Silicon Valley in other U.S. cities and regions with lower profiles.
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As a team, we leverage our multi-dimensional, diverse perspectives and pattern recognition to find overlooked and less obvious investment opportunities.
The right founders and team matter immensely. We insist on knowing teams well - as individuals and leaders. We need the strongest evidence of integrity, hustle, leadership, humility, vision and the ability to execute.
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OUR NETWORK IS A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
We strongly believe relationships matter. Our network transcends industries, geographies, and demographics allowing the team to help our companies succeed in extraordinary ways.
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NOTEWORTHY PLATFORM SERVICE
Post-funding we provide exceptional value added support and services to our portfolio companies.
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DOMAIN EXPERTISE
We focus on "Industry 4.0" technologies and solutions applied to sectors where we have over 65 yrs of combined domain expertise: sustainability, AI, and industrial technologies,​
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ADVISORY BOARD
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BRICKSON DIAMOND
Lead Consultant DE&I, Spencer Stuart
PASCAL DESROCHES
CFO, AT&T
THERESIA GOUW
Founding Partner, Acrew Capital
BERNARD HARRIS
CEO & MD, Vesalius Ventures
NASA, Astronaut
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IAN LORING
Fmr. Global Head of Private Equity Technology, Bain Capital
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HO NAM
Founding Partner,
Altos Ventures
SHANNON NASH
CFO, Wing (an Alphabet Co.)
KIM SMITH
Founder & CEO of Pahara Institute, LearnerStudio, NewSchools Venture Fund
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Kent Lucas and Sid Smith are uniquely and deeply committed to supporting our business through introductions to industry partners, potential customers and investors. They even made introductions for us before ever investing in Planet FWD. Our discussions are honest and I appreciate their partnership because I know they want to support us in achieving the best outcome.
Founder/CEO of Planet FWD
