COMPANIES WE BELIEVE IN.
SIV Fund I was established in 2022, but our General Partners bring over two decades of investing in founders who build companies that last.
Our Portfolio
Pre-seed and seed investments in B2B software and AI companies with real customer signal and disciplined execution.
Early-warning threat assessment for K-12 school safety.
Digital project management for core businesses.
B2B referral network connecting home services companies.
Data-driven product delivery forecasting tools.
Platform for sports coaches to build and run coaching businesses.
AI-driven automation for electric grid compliance.
Developer tools for immersive media experiences.
Business productivity and operations software.
AI-powered business intelligence and automation.
SaaS education platform for healthcare coaching communities.
De-anonymizes website traffic for B2B marketers.
Cloud-based supply chain management for e-commerce brands.
Digital asset management meets sales enablement for B2B.
Enterprise spatial computing and AR platform.
Early-stage B2B software company.
Project management and workflow tools for creative teams.
Healthcare technology platform.
Patient engagement platform for healthcare providers.
Gamified scavenger hunt experiences for events and tourism.
Sales enablement platform for medical device reps.
Video-first customer feedback and testimonial platform.
Previous Investments
John Richards' angel portfolio includes early bets on companies that went on to IPO, generate billions in value, and define categories. That pattern recognition now powers every SIV investment decision.
Investment Criteria
B2B Software & AI
We strongly favor B2B software companies that are "must have" rather than "nice to have" for their customers. But we'll look at any serious founder with a great idea.
Pre-Seed & Seed
We invest at the earliest stages, typically writing checks between $100K and $1M. We want to be the first real check a founder receives.
Domain Expertise
We look for founders who have demonstrated deep domain expertise, a clear understanding of their market, and the drive to build something enduring.
Real Traction
Evidence over promises. We want to see real traction and proof, real usage, and real signal that a business model is working — not just a polished deck.
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