There's a reason world-class founders choose us.
We're a different type of venture firm. We wake up every morning and ask ourselves how we can help our portfolio companies move the needle. From in-the-weeds to twenty thousand feet, we are partners at every level. But don't just take our word for it...
The Ground Up team aren't just investors, they are friends and mentors who have helped us so much and are always there when we need them.
Ground Up is always our first call whenever we need advice. They're always available and they hustle for us like they're on the founding team. Any founder would be lucky to have them!
I've known Cory and David since college and couldn't think of better people to work with. They've opened countless doors for me and have delivered beyond my wildest expectations.
I’ve always thought about Ground Up as an extension of our team. In every area— fundraising, hiring, marketing, strategy — they bring their A-game with a level of candor, excitement, and personality that is often hard to find in seed funds.
The partners at Ground Up are the ultimate investors as they understood our vision and lent us a great deal of credibility, which helped accelerate our progress significantly. They continue to be both supportive and active, and we are grateful to have them
We chose Ground Up because they seemed like the ones most willing to hustle for us and that's been true! They punch far above their weight in terms of going out of their way to get us access to resources, partners, and introductions.
In addition to being thoughtful and supportive throughout, they have a surprisingly large network that they've put us in touch with. They just seem to know everybody, and they're eager to work for their portfolios. We're lucky to have them as part of the team!
The Ground Up team is amazing to work with! They care deeply about our product, help to boost our network, and quickly became a part of the team. It's wonderful to know they are just a text away whenever I need them.
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There's a reason world-class founders choose us.
We're a different type of venture firm. We roll up our sleeves, dive into the nitty-gritty, and work day and night to help our founders move the needle. But don't just take our word for it...
Get to know usThe Ground Up team aren't just investors, they are friends and mentors who have helped us so much and are always there when we need them.
Ground Up is always our first call whenever we need advice. They're always available and they hustle for us like they're on the founding team. Any founder would be lucky to have them!
I've known Cory and David since college and couldn't think of better people to work with. They've opened countless doors for me and have delivered beyond my wildest expectations.
I’ve always thought about Ground Up as an extension of our team. In every area— fundraising, hiring, marketing, strategy — they bring their A-game with a level of candor, excitement, and personality that is often hard to find in seed funds.
The Ground Up team aren't just investors, they are friends and mentors who have helped us so much and are always there when we need them.
Ground Up is always our first call whenever we need advice. They're always available and they hustle for us like they're on the founding team. Any founder would be lucky to have them!
I've known Cory and David since college and couldn't think of better people to work with. They've opened countless doors for me and have delivered beyond my wildest expectations.
I’ve always thought about Ground Up as an extension of our team. In every area— fundraising, hiring, marketing, strategy — they bring their A-game with a level of candor, excitement, and personality that is often hard to find in seed funds.
The Ground Up team aren't just investors, they are friends and mentors who have helped us so much and are always there when we need them.
Ground Up is always our first call whenever we need advice. They're always available and they hustle for us like they're on the founding team. Any founder would be lucky to have them!
I've known Cory and David since college and couldn't think of better people to work with. They've opened countless doors for me and have delivered beyond my wildest expectations.
I’ve always thought about Ground Up as an extension of our team. In every area— fundraising, hiring, marketing, strategy — they bring their A-game with a level of candor, excitement, and personality that is often hard to find in seed funds.
The Ground Up team aren't just investors, they are friends and mentors who have helped us so much and are always there when we need them.
Ground Up is always our first call whenever we need advice. They're always available and they hustle for us like they're on the founding team. Any founder would be lucky to have them!
I've known Cory and David since college and couldn't think of better people to work with. They've opened countless doors for me and have delivered beyond my wildest expectations.
I’ve always thought about Ground Up as an extension of our team. In every area— fundraising, hiring, marketing, strategy — they bring their A-game with a level of candor, excitement, and personality that is often hard to find in seed funds.
The partners at Ground Up are the ultimate investors as they understood our vision and lent us a great deal of credibility, which helped accelerate our progress significantly. They continue to be both supportive and active, and we are grateful to have them
We chose Ground Up because they seemed like the ones most willing to hustle for us and that's been true! They punch far above their weight in terms of going out of their way to get us access to resources, partners, and introductions.
In addition to being thoughtful and supportive throughout, they have a surprisingly large network that they've put us in touch with. They just seem to know everybody, and they're eager to work for their portfolios. We're lucky to have them as part of the team!
The Ground Up team is amazing to work with! They care deeply about our product, help to boost our network, and quickly became a part of the team. It's wonderful to know they are just a text away whenever I need them.
The partners at Ground Up are the ultimate investors as they understood our vision and lent us a great deal of credibility, which helped accelerate our progress significantly. They continue to be both supportive and active, and we are grateful to have them
We chose Ground Up because they seemed like the ones most willing to hustle for us and that's been true! They punch far above their weight in terms of going out of their way to get us access to resources, partners, and introductions.
In addition to being thoughtful and supportive throughout, they have a surprisingly large network that they've put us in touch with. They just seem to know everybody, and they're eager to work for their portfolios. We're lucky to have them as part of the team!
The Ground Up team is amazing to work with! They care deeply about our product, help to boost our network, and quickly became a part of the team. It's wonderful to know they are just a text away whenever I need them.
The partners at Ground Up are the ultimate investors as they understood our vision and lent us a great deal of credibility, which helped accelerate our progress significantly. They continue to be both supportive and active, and we are grateful to have them
We chose Ground Up because they seemed like the ones most willing to hustle for us and that's been true! They punch far above their weight in terms of going out of their way to get us access to resources, partners, and introductions.
In addition to being thoughtful and supportive throughout, they have a surprisingly large network that they've put us in touch with. They just seem to know everybody, and they're eager to work for their portfolios. We're lucky to have them as part of the team!
The Ground Up team is amazing to work with! They care deeply about our product, help to boost our network, and quickly became a part of the team. It's wonderful to know they are just a text away whenever I need them.
The partners at Ground Up are the ultimate investors as they understood our vision and lent us a great deal of credibility, which helped accelerate our progress significantly. They continue to be both supportive and active, and we are grateful to have them
We chose Ground Up because they seemed like the ones most willing to hustle for us and that's been true! They punch far above their weight in terms of going out of their way to get us access to resources, partners, and introductions.
In addition to being thoughtful and supportive throughout, they have a surprisingly large network that they've put us in touch with. They just seem to know everybody, and they're eager to work for their portfolios. We're lucky to have them as part of the team!
The Ground Up team is amazing to work with! They care deeply about our product, help to boost our network, and quickly became a part of the team. It's wonderful to know they are just a text away whenever I need them.
They're fantastic, they lean in with hustle, and are entrepreneur-focused. They've been a total pleasure to work with and we’re really excited to have them in our corner for the journey ahead.
The Ground Up team is amazing to work with! They care deeply about our product, help to boost our network, and quickly became a part of the team. It's wonderful to know they are just a text away whenever I need them.
In addition to being thoughtful and supportive throughout, they have a surprisingly large network that they've put us in touch with. They just seem to know everybody, and they're eager to work for their portfolios. We're lucky to have them as part of the team!
We chose Ground Up because they seemed like the ones most willing to hustle for us and that's been true! They punch far above their weight in terms of going out of their way to get us access to resources, partners, and introductions.
They're fantastic, they lean in with hustle, and are entrepreneur-focused. They've been a total pleasure to work with and we’re really excited to have them in our corner for the journey ahead.
The Ground Up team is amazing to work with! They care deeply about our product, help to boost our network, and quickly became a part of the team. It's wonderful to know they are just a text away whenever I need them.
In addition to being thoughtful and supportive throughout, they have a surprisingly large network that they've put us in touch with. They just seem to know everybody, and they're eager to work for their portfolios. We're lucky to have them as part of the team!
We chose Ground Up because they seemed like the ones most willing to hustle for us and that's been true! They punch far above their weight in terms of going out of their way to get us access to resources, partners, and introductions.
They're fantastic, they lean in with hustle, and are entrepreneur-focused. They've been a total pleasure to work with and we’re really excited to have them in our corner for the journey ahead.
The Ground Up team is amazing to work with! They care deeply about our product, help to boost our network, and quickly became a part of the team. It's wonderful to know they are just a text away whenever I need them.
In addition to being thoughtful and supportive throughout, they have a surprisingly large network that they've put us in touch with. They just seem to know everybody, and they're eager to work for their portfolios. We're lucky to have them as part of the team!
We chose Ground Up because they seemed like the ones most willing to hustle for us and that's been true! They punch far above their weight in terms of going out of their way to get us access to resources, partners, and introductions.
They're fantastic, they lean in with hustle, and are entrepreneur-focused. They've been a total pleasure to work with and we’re really excited to have them in our corner for the journey ahead.
The Ground Up team is amazing to work with! They care deeply about our product, help to boost our network, and quickly became a part of the team. It's wonderful to know they are just a text away whenever I need them.
In addition to being thoughtful and supportive throughout, they have a surprisingly large network that they've put us in touch with. They just seem to know everybody, and they're eager to work for their portfolios. We're lucky to have them as part of the team!
We chose Ground Up because they seemed like the ones most willing to hustle for us and that's been true! They punch far above their weight in terms of going out of their way to get us access to resources, partners, and introductions.
They're fantastic, they lean in with hustle, and are entrepreneur-focused. They've been a total pleasure to work with and we’re really excited to have them in our corner for the journey ahead.
The Ground Up team is amazing to work with! They care deeply about our product, help to boost our network, and quickly became a part of the team. It's wonderful to know they are just a text away whenever I need them.
In addition to being thoughtful and supportive throughout, they have a surprisingly large network that they've put us in touch with. They just seem to know everybody, and they're eager to work for their portfolios. We're lucky to have them as part of the team!
We chose Ground Up because they seemed like the ones most willing to hustle for us and that's been true! They punch far above their weight in terms of going out of their way to get us access to resources, partners, and introductions.
The partners at Ground Up are the ultimate investors as they understood our vision and lent us a great deal of credibility, which helped accelerate our progress significantly. They continue to be both supportive and active, and we are grateful to have them
I’ve always thought about Ground Up as an extension of our team. In every area— fundraising, hiring, marketing, strategy — they bring their A-game with a level of candor, excitement, and personality that is often hard to find in seed funds.
I've known Cory and David since college and couldn't think of better people to work with. They've opened countless doors for me and have delivered beyond my wildest expectations.
Ground Up is always our first call whenever we need advice. They're always available and they hustle for us like they're on the founding team. Any founder would be lucky to have them!
The partners at Ground Up are the ultimate investors as they understood our vision and lent us a great deal of credibility, which helped accelerate our progress significantly. They continue to be both supportive and active, and we are grateful to have them
I’ve always thought about Ground Up as an extension of our team. In every area— fundraising, hiring, marketing, strategy — they bring their A-game with a level of candor, excitement, and personality that is often hard to find in seed funds.
I've known Cory and David since college and couldn't think of better people to work with. They've opened countless doors for me and have delivered beyond my wildest expectations.
Ground Up is always our first call whenever we need advice. They're always available and they hustle for us like they're on the founding team. Any founder would be lucky to have them!
The partners at Ground Up are the ultimate investors as they understood our vision and lent us a great deal of credibility, which helped accelerate our progress significantly. They continue to be both supportive and active, and we are grateful to have them
I’ve always thought about Ground Up as an extension of our team. In every area— fundraising, hiring, marketing, strategy — they bring their A-game with a level of candor, excitement, and personality that is often hard to find in seed funds.
I've known Cory and David since college and couldn't think of better people to work with. They've opened countless doors for me and have delivered beyond my wildest expectations.
Ground Up is always our first call whenever we need advice. They're always available and they hustle for us like they're on the founding team. Any founder would be lucky to have them!
The partners at Ground Up are the ultimate investors as they understood our vision and lent us a great deal of credibility, which helped accelerate our progress significantly. They continue to be both supportive and active, and we are grateful to have them
I’ve always thought about Ground Up as an extension of our team. In every area— fundraising, hiring, marketing, strategy — they bring their A-game with a level of candor, excitement, and personality that is often hard to find in seed funds.
I've known Cory and David since college and couldn't think of better people to work with. They've opened countless doors for me and have delivered beyond my wildest expectations.
Ground Up is always our first call whenever we need advice. They're always available and they hustle for us like they're on the founding team. Any founder would be lucky to have them!
The partners at Ground Up are the ultimate investors as they understood our vision and lent us a great deal of credibility, which helped accelerate our progress significantly. They continue to be both supportive and active, and we are grateful to have them
I’ve always thought about Ground Up as an extension of our team. In every area— fundraising, hiring, marketing, strategy — they bring their A-game with a level of candor, excitement, and personality that is often hard to find in seed funds.
I've known Cory and David since college and couldn't think of better people to work with. They've opened countless doors for me and have delivered beyond my wildest expectations.
Ground Up is always our first call whenever we need advice. They're always available and they hustle for us like they're on the founding team. Any founder would be lucky to have them!
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We’re Generalists who
invest $500k - $1.5M
in Pre-Seed and Seed
startups based in the
US and Israel
Trusted advisors and close friends
Motivated to outperform, we use our powerful network, insane hustle, and out-of-the-box creativity to earn our spot on the cap tables of some of the world's most promising startups alongside top-tier investors.
Michael from Accrue and Cory, NY Rangers game. 2022
Our value punches above our check size
We check our egos at the door and jump into the trenches with you as you build your business. Our relationship with founders is one in which we intend to grow together, learn from each other, and hold each other accountable.
Meet the TeamOur commitment to founders
