Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
4
in our dataset
Rounds participated
6
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$173.1M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
A Round, Pre-Seed, Seed
About
Expansion Venture Capital (also known as Expansion VC) is a U.S.-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2010 by brothers Joseph and Ryan Melohn. Headquartered in New York City and Miami, the firm focuses on Pre-seed, Seed, and Series A investments, typically writing checks ranging from $100,000 to $1 million. Expansion VC maintains a generalist tech portfolio with sector interests across fintech, digital health, SaaS, consumer, mobility, and climate tech. The firm has invested in multiple Israeli startups, including Aurora Labs, Lemonade, Oktopost, and Via.
Portfolio · 4
Investment activity
1 portfolio exit on record.
Portfolio by sector
Automotive & Mobility Technologies2
Fintech & Insurtech1
Business Software1
Q&A
- What is Expansion Venture Capital's primary investment focus?
- Expansion Venture Capital is a U.S.-based early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on Pre-seed, Seed, and Series A investments. They typically write checks ranging from $100,000 to $1 million.
- Which sectors does Expansion Venture Capital typically invest in?
- Expansion Venture Capital maintains a generalist tech portfolio with sector interests across fintech, digital health, SaaS, consumer, mobility, and climate tech. According to startupim data, their portfolio companies are concentrated in Automotive & Mobility Technologies, Fintech & Insurtech, and Business Software.
- Can you name some notable Israeli startups in Expansion Venture Capital's portfolio?
- Expansion Venture Capital has invested in several Israeli startups, including Aurora Labs, an AI-based Vehicle Software Intelligence company, and Lemonade, an AI-driven insurance provider.
- Has Expansion Venture Capital had any notable exits?
- Yes, Expansion Venture Capital had an exit in July 2020 when portfolio company Lemonade went public on the NYSE with a valuation of $1.6 billion.
- Who founded Expansion Venture Capital and when?
- Expansion Venture Capital was founded in 2010 by brothers Joseph and Ryan Melohn.
- Where is Expansion Venture Capital headquartered?
- Expansion Venture Capital is headquartered in New York City and Miami.
- What is the most recent investment round recorded for Expansion Venture Capital?
- The most recent investment round recorded for Expansion Venture Capital occurred in July 2021.
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | expansionvc.com/ |
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| linkedin.com/company/2966913 |
Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2010 |
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Radar intelligence
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | expansionvc.com |
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