A Founder First Approach To Venture


1,000+ startups backed globally.


LvlUp Ventures backs founders across every stage, geography, and industry, where the intersection of our capital, expertise, and strategic partnership ecosystem unlocks a true level up in growth.

Unconstrained by traditional mandates, we back exceptional founders worldwide, working alongside them for the long term.

With tens of thousands of startup applicants annually, we have a level of market foresight and selectivity few others do.


Our Thesis
We invest across every stage, from idea to scale, backing founders with conviction and hands-on support. Unconstrained by sector, geography, or stage, we’re built to back what others overlook.

Ecosystem
Our Innovation Alliance connects our startups with 750+ leading corporations, operators, and investors, unlocking partnerships, customers, and follow-on capital. Embedded access that drives real outcomes.

Support
We operate alongside our founders with capital, infrastructure, and direct access to our leadership team — from weekly engagement to hands-on fundraising and growth support. Built as an extension of your team.

Explore the LvlUp Ecosystem

With over 10 LvlUp funds and accelerators, we take a hyper-specialized approach to backing and supporting founders.

Direct Investment

Seed Fund

LvlUp Ventures’ Seed Fund writes up to $250K non-lead checks into tech-agnostic early-stage startups & delivers deep hands-on support.

CPG Fund

LvlUp Ventures’ CPG Fund invests up to $200K into post-revenue, high-growth consumer brands across all verticals, offering hands-on value-add support.

Accel Fund

LvlUp Ventures’ CPG Accel Fund provides breakout consumer brands with up to $10M in fast, non-dilutive financing combined with the strategic backing, ecosystem access, and hands-on support of a top-tier venture firm.

Programs

LvlUp Labs

LvlUp Labs is a free, high-impact startup program that gives founders unparalleled access to LvlUp Ventures’ ecosystem—offering direct VC support, $1M+ in perks, investor office hours, and a community of hundreds of top-tier startups nationwide.

Bootcamps

LvlUp Bootcamps are high-impact, fully free, self-paced programs that help founders accelerate growth and become VC-ready, culminating in a Demo Day with top investors, official certification, and eligibility for expedited review for up to $1M in LvlUp funding.

Pitch Comps

LvlUp Ventures hosts high-visibility pitch competitions that attract hundreds of applicants each week, offering selected founders exposure, strategic support, access to valuable tools, and awards through our event partners.

Community

LvlUp VC In Residence

VC in Residence is a hands-on program designed for founders, operators, and emerging investors—bringing together 2,000+ global Venture Scouts to actively source and support high-potential startups alongside LvlUp Ventures and its Funding Partners.

LvlUp Events

LvlUp Events bring founders, investors, evangelists, and industry leaders together through carefully curated experiences designed to spark connection, learning, and collaboration.

LvlUp Innovation Alliance

LvlUp Ventures Innovation Alliance is a global coalition that brings together 1,000+ leading corporations, venture firms, institutions, and government officials to drive opportunity & innovation across the startup ecosystem and our portfolio.

Direct Investment

Seed Fund

Up to $250K checks into tech-agnostic early-stage startups & delivering deep hands-on scale and fundraiaing support.

CPG Fund

Investing up to $250K for high-growth consumer brands across all verticals, offering hands-on growth support from industry titans. We're the #1 most active CPG investor globally (Pitchbook).

Non-Dilutive CPG Fund

Up to $20M in fast, non-dilutive financing for breakout CPG brands, combined with the strategic backing, ecosystem access, and hands-on support of a top venture firm.

E-Comm / AI Tech Fund

LvlUp Ventures’ E-Commerce Ecosystem Builders Fund invests in and supports tools and technology that serve the e-commerce space. The fund also provides distribution to 600,000+ merchants for portfolio companies.

Non-Dilutive Agnostic/Tech Fund

LvlUp Ventures’ Non-Dilutive Agnostic/Tech Fund delivers powerful financing for pre-seed to growth stage  companies with up to $20M in fast, non-dilutive capital.

B2B SaaS Non-Dilutive Fund

LvlUp Ventures’ B2B SaaS Non-Dilutive Fund empowers SaaS founders with growth capital, strategic resources, and enterprise connections—without slowing momentum or diluting vision. We help B2B software companies unlock rapid scale and expand into new markets.

Small Business Fund

LvlUp Ventures’ Small Business Fund (SBF) empowers brick-and-mortar operators with equity capital, hands-on support, and integrated growth infrastructure.

Programs

LvlUp Labs

LvlUp Labs is a free, high-impact startup program that gives founders unparalleled access to LvlUp Ventures’ ecosystem—offering direct VC support, $1M+ in perks, investor office hours, and a community of hundreds of top-tier startups nationwide.

LvlUp Labs CPG

A high-impact accelerator with up to $15k checks for consumer brands, providing hands-on venture support, Shopline-backed commerce infrastructure, investor and operator office hours, and direct access to LvlUp Ventures’ CPG ecosystem.

LvlUp Labs Marketing Edge

A high-impact growth accelerator with up to $25k checks for founders across industries, delivering hands-on support and a differentiated email and digital marketing engine—designed to drive scalable acquisition, retention, and revenue beyond traditional channels.

Pitch Comps

LvlUp Ventures hosts high-visibility pitch competitions that attract hundreds of applicants each week, offering selected founders exposure, strategic support, access to valuable tools, and awards through our event partners.

Community

LvlUp VC In Residence

VC in Residence is a hands-on program designed for founders, operators, and emerging investors—bringing together 2,000+ global Venture Scouts to actively source and support high-potential startups alongside LvlUp Ventures and its Funding Partners.

LvlUp Events

LvlUp Events bring founders, investors, evangelists, and industry leaders together through carefully curated experiences designed to spark connection, learning, and collaboration.

LvlUp Innovation Alliance

LvlUp Ventures Innovation Alliance is a global coalition that brings together 750+ leading corporations, venture firms, institutions, and government officials to drive opportunity & innovation across the startup ecosystem and our portfolio.

Access a Robust VC Infrastructure

A proprietary network of thousands of investors, 1,000+ exclusive pilot, CVC, and M&A partnerships built from the ground up with some of the world's most iconic companies, bespoke accelerator programs, and more.

With unparalleled access to resources beyond venture funding, everything we do at LvlUp is interconnected.

Investing from Pre-Seed to Late Stage

We invest strategically and get deeply involved with our portfolio companies, ensuring that our investments go farther for founders and LPs.

More About Us

Industry-Leading Accelerators

NextUp by LvlUp Ventures, a selective line of bespoke accelerators & incubators, quickly upcelerates ventures like never before, from pre-seed startups, to 9-figure public companies.

About NextUp Accelerators

Global Community & Extended Team

We pick from the best of the best around the world thanks to our massive network of VCs in Residence. Our thriving online venture community provides a platform for valuable connections and conversations.

Join Our Exclusive Communities

About VCs in Residence

Powerful Startup Programs

Leading non-equity startup programs in partnership with groups like Google, Notion, Xero, and other leading enterprises, we're helping startups grow at every step of their journey.

About Our LvlUp Labs Program

1,000 Companies Across Our Portfolio & Programs.

Our portfolio is a testament to our commitment to innovation and value. Selected through a rigorous diligence process, each company in our portfolio reflects our dedication to supporting groundbreaking ideas and building a brighter future.