Yonder
Location on request · Invests in US · Website
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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
Portfolio
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