Ground Up Ventures

Early-stage venture capital firm investing in pre-seed and seed startups across the US and Israel.

Venture Capital Active New York, United States Est. 2017
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
1
in our dataset
Rounds participated
1
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
—
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Seed, Pre-Seed

About

Ground Up Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs ambitious founders at the pre-seed and seed stages, primarily in the United States and Israel. The firm provides capital, strategic guidance, and resources to help startups grow, with a hands-on approach. They aim to be a bridge between the US and Israeli ecosystems, helping Israeli startups expand into the US market and connecting US companies with Israeli talent.

Portfolio · 1

OptimalQ
Real-time Sales Lead Generator and Intelligence System
1 round

Investment activity

2 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software3
Media & Entertainment Technologies3
Fintech & Insurtech2
Industrial Technologies1
Cyber Security1
Health Tech & Life Sciences1

Q&A

What is Ground Up Ventures' primary investment focus?
Ground Up Ventures is a pre-seed and seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in mission-oriented founding teams building enduring businesses. Their typical check size ranges between $250k-$500k.
Where are Ground Up Ventures' headquarters located?
Ground Up Ventures is based in New York City, NY, USA, with operations in both the United States and Israel.
Which sectors does Ground Up Ventures primarily invest in?
Ground Up Ventures has shown a concentration in Fintech & Insurtech, Business Software, and Media & Entertainment Technologies, with 6, 3, and 3 rounds respectively.
Can you name some of Ground Up Ventures' recent portfolio companies?
Ground Up Ventures' recent portfolio includes Pillar Security, which raised $9M in Seed funding in 2023.
Has Ground Up Ventures had any notable exits recently?
In July 2023, Ground Up Ventures saw the acquisition of Fondue by Postscript. Previously, in October 2021, ShapeShift Gaming was acquired by Twigo.TV.
Who are the founding partners of Ground Up Ventures?
The founding partners of Ground Up Ventures are David Stark and Cory Moelis.
What is the most recent investment stage Ground Up Ventures participated in?
Ground Up Ventures has participated in a B Round follow-on investment, as well as Seed and A Round investments, with a focus on Pre-Seed and Seed stages.
What is the total capital raised by portfolio company Jones?
Jones, a portfolio company of Ground Up Ventures, has raised $34.9M through its Series B funding stage.
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