GroundUP Ventures

Ground Up Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in pre-seed and seed startups across the US and Israel.

Venture Capital Philadelphia, United States Est. 2017
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Last updated 2026-09-14
Portfolio
2
in our dataset
Rounds participated
2
Rounds led
1
Rounds' value
$6.8M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Pre-Seed, 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, founded in 2017, aims to be a deeply involved and supportive partner, providing capital, strategic guidance, and network access. They focus on mission-oriented founding teams building enduring businesses and are known for their hands-on approach, assisting with fundraising, hiring, marketing, and strategy. Ground Up Ventures has offices in New York City, Philadelphia, and Tel Aviv, leveraging its presence to connect the US and Israeli ecosystems.

Portfolio · 2

Glass Imaging
Glass Imaging uses AI to revolutionize digital image quality for compact camera systems, especially smartphones.
1 round $2.2M committed Latest: 2021-01
Jones
Jones is an AI-driven vertical software company that automates the insurance compliance process for real estate and construction clients.
Led ★ 1 round $4.6M committed Latest: 2019-10

Q&A

What is GroundUP Ventures' investment focus?
GroundUP Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in pre-seed and seed startups primarily in the United States and Israel. They focus on mission-oriented founding teams building enduring businesses.
When was GroundUP Ventures founded?
GroundUP Ventures was founded in 2017.
What is GroundUP Ventures' typical check size?
GroundUP Ventures typically invests between $500,000 and $1,500,000 per company.
What are GroundUP Ventures' preferred investment sectors?
GroundUP Ventures prefers to invest in sectors such as SaaS, IT, Business Services, Healthcare, Fintech, Enterprise Software, Marketplaces, Consumer Products, and Proptech.
Where is GroundUP Ventures headquartered?
GroundUP Ventures is headquartered in Philadelphia, United States.
What is the total AUM for GroundUP Ventures?
GroundUP Ventures has a total AUM of $29,000,000.
Which funds has GroundUP Ventures raised?
GroundUP Ventures has raised the Ground Up Ventures Opportunity Fund, LP, with a size of $3,000,000, and Ground Up Ventures Fund II.
Who are the founding partners of GroundUP Ventures?
The founding partners of GroundUP Ventures are David Stark and Cory Moelis.
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External links

Websitegroundup.vc/

Identifiers & details

Founded2017