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About LvlUp Ventures

A broader approach to venture investing.

A global venture capital and investment group backing high-growth companies across technology, consumer products and emerging industries, from first check to exit.

Our mission

To build enduring businesses and advance a more integrated, globally connected model of venture investing.

Our approach is opportunity-driven. We look for exceptional businesses where capital, investment expertise and strategic capabilities can meaningfully accelerate growth, and we invest across stages, sectors and geographies.

1,500+Companies across our investment and program ecosystem
25,000+Startup applications reviewed every year
4,000+Extended team members and partners globally
12,500+People employed across our portfolio
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Our approach

More than capital.

Opportunity-driven investing

We pursue opportunities where we can deliver differentiated value, across stages, sectors and geographies.

An integrated investment platform

Investment funds, proprietary company intelligence, specialized acceleration programs, strategic corporate partnerships and a global network, through every stage of growth.

An interconnected ecosystem

Commercial relationships, shared capabilities, market access and collaboration between companies, creating value beyond any single investment.

A continuing relationship

Enter at any stage.
Grow with us to the exit.

  1. ProgramsLvlUp Labs, Labs CPG and Marketing Edge
  2. First checkFirst Check Fund, from the idea stage
  3. Seed & growthSeed, CPG and sector funds, plus non-dilutive capital
  4. ScaleFlagship Fund, corporate partners and our global network
  5. ExitM&A and IPO, with LvlUp alongside

Our history

How LvlUp has grown.

2023

Founded in New York by GPs Brandon Maier and Aaron Golbin. NextUp accelerator launches its first portfolio.

2024

Second U.S. base opens in Miami.

2025

750 companies backed. CPG Venture Fund launches and $250M CPG Financing Fund adds non-dilutive growth capital.

2026

1,500 companies backed. Small Business, First Check, Flagship and Media Funds. Hubs open in Dubai, LA and Paris. Inc. CPG Power List.

Global footprint

Global Investment Centers.

New York

85 Broad Street
New York, NY 10004

Los Angeles

555 East 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA

Miami

323 Sunny Isles Blvd, 7th Floor
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

Dubai

Level 3 & 5, One Central
Dubai World Trade Center

Middle East →

Paris

8 Bis rue Abel
75012 Paris, France

Europe →

Leadership

Led by founders who build.

Our general partners lead a global team of investors, operators and VCs in residence.

Meet the full team →
Brandon Maier
Brandon MaierFounder & General Partner
Aaron Golbin
Aaron GolbinCo-Founder & General Partner

Build with LvlUp.

Founders at any stage can apply for funding or join our programs. Corporations and organizations can join the Innovation Alliance.