The Perkins Fund

A boutique venture capital fund that invests in early-stage tech startups with scalable potential and founder-aligned investment structures, with a focus on mission-driven founders and over 50% women founders in its portfolio.

Venture Capital Active San Francisco, United States Est. 2016
Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
1
in our dataset
Rounds participated
1
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$5.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages

About

The Perkins Fund is a boutique venture capital fund that invests in people and companies that matter. The fund focuses on long-term, lasting relationships with entrepreneurs and invests in early-stage tech startups with scalable potential and founder-aligned investment structures. The Perkins Fund's investment focus centers on early-stage, mission-driven startups, with a portfolio featuring over 50% women founders and 12% Black women founders.

Portfolio · 1

Investment activity

Portfolio by sector

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Q&A

What is The Perkins Fund's primary investment stage?
The Perkins Fund primarily invests in the Seed stage, with one recorded investment at this stage.
Can you name a notable company in The Perkins Fund's portfolio?
One notable company in The Perkins Fund's portfolio is Blin.gy, a personalized music video app.
When did The Perkins Fund make its most recent investment?
The Perkins Fund's most recent recorded investment was in February 2014.
What is the typical check size for The Perkins Fund?
The Perkins Fund's investment range is $5M.
Has The Perkins Fund led any investment rounds?
According to startupim data, The Perkins Fund has a lead investor share of 0%, indicating it has not led any investment rounds.
What is The Perkins Fund's exit ratio?
The Perkins Fund has an exit ratio of 0%.
In which sector has The Perkins Fund made investments?
The Perkins Fund has made one investment in the 'Other' sector, specifically in Blin.gy, a B2C personalized music video app.
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