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SciFi VC

San Francisco, California · Invests in US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AGamingB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFintechHealthcare & BiotechFintech & PaymentsEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureBiotech & Life Sciences

Thesis

Partner with exceptional founders solving hard technical problems in fintech, AI, and science that require intense curiosity, intellectual depth, and scientific innovation. Focus on defensibility through hard technical feats, network effects, and solutions in complex, highly regulated industries.

Likely not a fit for

No pure consumer apps without technical moat, founder teams without deep domain expertise, or 'me-too' business models

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

4 contacts on file

NL

Nellie Levchin

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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n•••@sc•••.vc

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Brooks Hosfield

PartnerPartner

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b•••@sc•••.vc

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ML

Max Levchin

General PartnerFounder & General Partner

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m•••@sc•••.vc

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MT

Matt Therian

Platform & OpsPartner, Finance and Operations

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Portfolio

BrexFintech Payments

Brex is a financial technology company that provides modern finance software solutions including cards, banking, expenses, and accounting, designed for startups and growing businesses.

StripeFintech Payments

Stripe builds programmable financial services. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities.

UberLogistics Supply Chain

Uber is a technology platform that reimagines the way the world moves, offering services for rides, food delivery, and logistics. It aims to provide seamless transportation solutions while committing to sustainability and safety.

AndurilAerospace Defense

RedZone builds ruggedized, connected portable medical equipment for frontline emergency response teams, transforming outdated hardware into a modern, data-driven infrastructure. Their connected medical data platform enables real-time patient monitoring and equipment readiness, targeting military, EMS, and federal incident preparedness.

AvenFintech Payments

Aven is a technology company offering consumer credit cards backed by home equity, aiming to provide the lowest-cost and most transparent access to capital at scale.

Bland AIEnterprise Software

Bland AI is a company specializing in automating phone calls through conversational AI tailored for enterprises. Their platform offers a comprehensive solution that includes voice, SMS, and chat capabilities, enabling businesses to enhance customer interactions and streamline operations.

CapchaseFintech Payments

Capchase is reimagining B2B payments and financing, providing tools that enable faster, more predictable access to revenue for high-growth companies.

Clipboard HealthHealthcare Digital

Clipboard Health connects healthcare facilities with quality professionals, ensuring reliable staffing for shifts while providing flexibility and freedom for healthcare workers.

CoastFintech Payments

Coast is a fintech company offering fleet and fuel card solutions to help businesses manage expenses efficiently. It provides a single card for fuel, fleet, and field expenses, aiming to simplify vehicle payments and expense management.

Emporia TitleProptech Real Estate

Empora Title is a digital title company for real estate investors, offering streamlined, efficient closing services. It operates in Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, focusing on fast, digital-first closings and managing multiple deals.

FolioFintech Payments

Folio is an innovative mobile money box that helps users save money effortlessly by automatically collecting funds from their current accounts. Users can create projects for specific savings goals and manage their savings collaboratively with friends.

Maihem AIEnterprise Software

Maihem AI provides enterprise-grade AI solutions focused on monitoring, testing, and red-teaming capabilities for AI applications, ensuring performance, safety, and security.

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SciFi VC Research Investment Thesis SciFi VC is an operator-led venture capital fund founded by Max and Nellie Levchin that partners with exceptional founders solving hard technical problems requiring intense curiosity, intellectual depth, and often, scientific innovation. The fund focuses on early-stage companies where success depends on hard technical feats, network effects, and solutions in com

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