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Yonder

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Pre-SeedSeedE-commerce & MarketplacesB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningFintechHealthcare & BiotechRoboticsLogistics & Supply ChainHR Tech & Future of WorkEnterprise SoftwareFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthRobotics & Automation

Thesis

Yonder invests in early-stage marketplaces that build new economies. We provide first institutional checks to marketplace founders with deep problem intimacy and operational experience. We combine capital with strategic introductions, operational coaching, and access to a network of 50+ marketplace operators and marketplace leaders.

Likely not a fit for

We avoid marketplace ideas without authentic founder passion, traditional VC comparisons to Airbnb/Uber without marketplace-specific understanding, and founders unwilling to move fast with conviction. We also avoid non-marketplace verticals.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Solo GP

Partners & team

2 contacts on file

CG

Colin Gardiner

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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c•••@yo•••.vc

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LH

Leslie Huffhines

PartnerPartner

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Portfolio

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AutopilotFintech Payments

Autopilot is a fund run by entrepreneurs who invest in early-stage and late-stage startups, leveraging their experience as founders and operators to support portfolio companies.

MercorEnterprise Software

Mercor is an American artificial intelligence (AI) hiring startup that connects experts to train AI models and chatbots, managing a vast network of contractors across various fields.

OutdoorsyTravel Hospitality

Outdoorsy is a peer-to-peer marketplace that connects RV owners with renters, allowing people to access a wide range of RVs for outdoor adventures. The platform also offers insurance solutions for RV rentals and operates campgrounds and glamping sites.

Tripping.comEcommerce Marketplaces

Tripping.com is the world's #1 site for vacation rentals, allowing users to compare and save on vacation homes and short-term rentals across 190 countries. It aggregates listings from top vacation rental sites, offering a wide variety of unique accommodations.

Ancestry.comConsumer Apps Social

Ancestry is the global leader in family history and consumer genomics, connecting people with their past through a vast collection of historical records and the world's largest consumer DNA network.

JustAnswerConsumer Apps Social

JustAnswer connects users with verified experts in various fields, allowing them to ask questions and receive immediate answers from professionals in medical, legal, automotive, veterinary, and other categories.

DownstreamEnterprise Software

Downstream is a design and technology studio that integrates content, design, strategy, and technology to create immersive environments and innovative experiences for brands.

HetalEcommerce Marketplaces

Hetal.com is a domain currently available for sale. The website offers information about the sale and related topics.

Rosie
JackEnterprise Software

Jack is building an AI house manager to serve as homeowners' single point of contact for all home-related needs, utilizing AI with real-time vision to troubleshoot issues, estimate costs, coordinate professionals, and manage entire projects.

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Yonder Ventures Research Investment Thesis & Core Philosophy Yonder Ventures is a pre-seed marketplace fund founded by Colin Gardiner in 2022, focused exclusively on investing in early-stage marketplace companies that "build new economies." The fund was created to solve a critical gap in the venture market: exceptional marketplace founders struggle to find investors who understand the marketplace

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