Next Generation Investment Philosophy
Gen2Fund is a second-generation venture capital firm founded on the belief that transformative innovation requires patient capital, strategic expertise, and genuine partnership.
Our Mission
To identify and support visionary founders building technologies that address fundamental challenges and create lasting value. We believe the best investments combine financial returns with meaningful impact.
Our Approach
We take a founder-first approach, providing not just capital but strategic guidance, operational expertise, and access to our extensive network of industry leaders and domain experts.
Our Impact
Through our portfolio companies, we're helping shape the future across AI, climate technology, enterprise software, and fintech, supporting innovations that improve how we work, live, and interact.
Our Story
Founded in 2019, Gen2Fund emerged from a simple observation: the most successful venture investments come from understanding both the technology and the market it serves. Our founding partners brought together decades of experience as operators, engineers, and investors to create a firm that truly understands what it takes to build category-defining companies.
The "Gen2" in our name represents our commitment to second-generation thinking—learning from the successes and failures of the first wave of tech investing to build a more thoughtful, sustainable approach to venture capital. We focus on companies at the intersection of technological innovation and market need, where breakthrough solutions can create lasting competitive advantages.
Today, we manage over $500 million across two funds, with a portfolio of 45+ companies spanning artificial intelligence, climate technology, enterprise software, and fintech. Our track record includes 12 successful exits and multiple portfolio companies that have gone on to raise subsequent rounds from top-tier investors.
Investment Criteria
Exceptional Founders
We partner with technical founders who deeply understand their markets and demonstrate the resilience, vision, and execution capability needed to build enduring companies.
Large Markets
We focus on opportunities in markets with significant growth potential where breakthrough technology can capture meaningful share and create lasting value.
Defensible Technology
We invest in companies building proprietary technology or unique approaches that create sustainable competitive advantages and high barriers to entry.
Clear Product-Market Fit
We look for evidence of strong customer demand, repeatable sales processes, and unit economics that demonstrate a path to sustainable profitability.
Scalable Business Models
We seek opportunities where technology enables efficient scaling, with economics that improve as the business grows and matures.
Mission Alignment
We invest in companies whose success creates positive outcomes beyond financial returns, whether through sustainability, accessibility, or societal impact.
Leadership & Expertise
Our team combines deep operational experience, technical expertise, and investment acumen to support portfolio companies at every stage.
Sarah Mitchell
Managing Partner
Sarah spent 15 years as an operator, including VP of Product at two enterprise software companies that achieved successful exits. She brings deep expertise in SaaS business models and go-to-market strategy.
James Chen
General Partner
James holds a PhD in Machine Learning from Stanford and spent five years as a researcher before transitioning to venture capital. He leads our AI and deep tech investments with a focus on practical applications.
Raj Patel
Venture Partner
Raj founded two successful renewable energy companies before joining Gen2Fund. He brings unparalleled expertise in climate technology, sustainability, and clean energy markets.
Elena Kowalski
Principal
Elena was a product leader at several major fintech companies before joining our team. She specializes in early-stage diligence and supports portfolio companies with product strategy.
Marcus Johnson
Operating Partner
Marcus brings 20 years of experience scaling technology companies as COO and CFO. He works hands-on with portfolio companies on operations, finance, and organizational development.
Lisa Wang
Principal
Lisa focuses on enterprise software and B2B marketplaces. Prior to Gen2Fund, she was an early employee at a unicorn startup and helped scale it from 10 to 500+ employees.
David Martinez
Analyst
David joined Gen2Fund after completing his MBA and brings experience in investment banking and financial modeling. He supports deal sourcing and portfolio analysis.
Aisha Khan
Platform Lead
Aisha manages our portfolio support programs, including talent acquisition, strategic partnerships, and founder community initiatives. She previously led partnerships at a major accelerator.
Track Record
$500M+
Assets Under Management
45+
Active Portfolio Companies
12
Successful Exits
2.8x
Average MOIC (Fund I)
8
Unicorn Investments
25+
Years Team Experience
Our Values
The principles that guide our investment decisions and partnerships
Founder-First
We believe exceptional founders are the foundation of great companies. We work to be the investor every entrepreneur wants in their cap table.
Long-Term Thinking
We take a patient approach to value creation, supporting companies through multiple stages and focusing on sustainable growth over short-term metrics.
Intellectual Honesty
We maintain rigorous investment discipline, admit mistakes quickly, and make decisions based on data and deep market understanding.
Active Partnership
We roll up our sleeves to help portfolio companies succeed, providing hands-on support while respecting founder autonomy and vision.
Diversity & Inclusion
We actively seek diverse founders and perspectives, believing that varied backgrounds and experiences lead to better outcomes.
Impact Matters
We invest in companies creating positive change, whether through environmental sustainability, improved access, or societal benefit.
Ready to Partner With Us?
We're always looking to meet exceptional founders building the future.