Startup Intelligence Platform
SciFi VC is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in companies whose defensibility is derived from hard technical feats, network effects, and complex, highly regulated industries. The firm began as the investment arm of Max Levchin’s startup studio, HVF. SciFi VC focuses on sectors such as fintech, artificial intelligence, and science, aiming to partner with exceptional founders solving hard problems that require intense curiosity, intellectual depth, and often, science. Their investment philosophy centers on long-term partnerships, emphasizing sustainable growth and ethical considerations in the development and deployment of emerging technologies. By bridging the gap between science fiction and reality, SciFi VC seeks to catalyze the next generation of transformative innovations that have the potential to reshape industries and improve the human condition. SciFi VC has made 66 investments, with notable exits including Blend, Synthego, and Divvy Homes. Their portfolio companies include Aven, Brex, and Loft. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.