Follow[The]Seed

A post-seed algorithmic venture capital fund that uses a predictive analytical model to identify high-growth ventures.

Venture Capital Active Bellevue Hill, Australia Est. 2015
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
1
in our dataset
Rounds participated
1
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
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total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
A Round, C Round, B Round

About

Follow[the]Seed is a post-seed algorithmic venture capital fund that utilizes a unique predictive analytical model called Raving Fans™ to identify promising ventures with the potential to reach over $1 billion in value. The firm has partners on three continents and a team with decades of experience in venture capital, startups, and technology. They invest in post-seed startups that demonstrate an innovative idea addressing an existing market need, backed by data and solid numbers. Follow[the]Seed employs two data-driven methodologies: B2B Reverse Problem Solving (RPS) and B2C RavingFans®. RPS involves working with large enterprises to identify pain points and then investing in technology that solves them. RavingFans® is an SDK backed by a behavioral psychology model designed to identify successful habit-forming products at early stages by analyzing user behavior patterns.

Portfolio · 1

DataWit
AI-powered Marketing Automation Software for eCommerce
1 round Latest: 2018-04

Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Portfolio by sector

Cyber Security3
Business Software1
Fintech & Insurtech1
Aerospace, Defense & HLS1

Q&A

What is Follow[The]Seed's investment thesis?
Follow[The]Seed is a post-seed, global venture capital firm that uses two data-driven methodologies: RavingFans for B2C ventures to identify successful habit-forming products, and Reverse Problem Solving for B2B ventures, which leverages a network of CTOs and CIOs to identify significant markets and facilitate proof-of-concept trials.
What are Follow[The]Seed's preferred investment stages?
Follow[The]Seed invests in A Round, B Round, and C Round stages.
Which sectors does Follow[The]Seed primarily invest in?
Follow[The]Seed shows a concentration in Cyber Security, Business Software, Fintech & Insurtech, and Aerospace, Defense & HLS sectors.
Can you name some of Follow[The]Seed's notable portfolio companies?
Follow[The]Seed's portfolio includes Cylus, a railway cybersecurity solutions provider, and Salt Security, an API security platform.
Has Follow[The]Seed had any notable exits?
Yes, Follow[The]Seed had an exit in September 2019 with the acquisition of Cymmetria, a cyber deception company, by Stage Fund.
Who are the founding partners of Follow[The]Seed?
The founding partners of Follow[The]Seed are Andrey Shirben, Curt Shi, and Ajoy Malik.
What is the typical check size for Follow[The]Seed?
Follow[The]Seed typically invests in the range of $500K - $2M.
When was Follow[The]Seed founded?
Follow[The]Seed was founded in 2015.
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