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Your First VC Check.

The LvlUp Ventures First Check Fund.
1,000 investments in 2026.

Investing On Day 1.

Meet the Team

$1K–$10K in cash and $10M in perks,
serving as a founder’s first institutional capital.‍

Our check opens big doors, providing hands-on support, network access, and founder-first backing from day one.

Idea-Stage, Pre-Formation, or Pre-Seed
Across every stage, industry, and region

Follow-On + New Deals

Series B+:

Strategic investments to scale

Syndicate Deals

  • Invest in companies in high-growth period with high-exit potential through larger-size SPVs
  • Deepen position in strongest PortCos

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Direct Investment

Pre Seed to Series A

Initial or follow-on checks to close rounds across both venture and consumer theses

  • Our early-stage and consumer-focused sweet spots – same great valuations, faster exit timelines, and less investment risk
  • Careful portfolio construction to drive collaborative opportunities & growth

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Acceleration Stage

Pre-Launch + Early Seed:

Capture cash-free equity early

  • Our early-stage sweet spot- same great valuations, faster exit timelines, and less investment risk
  • Careful portfolio construction to drive collaborative opportunities & growth

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Conviction-led investing.

The venture market has shifted later. Today, many founders are expected to show traction, infrastructure, networks, and institutional polish before receiving meaningful support.

We believe some of the best opportunities exist before that moment. The First Check Fund was built to back founders earlier — when conviction matters most.
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<1 Week

Investment Process

No

Data Room Required

No

Entity Required

None

Preferred Terms

Rising Star Award

Our Founders Love Us

We invest in the founders because we truly care about their success. Don't just take our word for it, hear it from the founders themselves.

Aron
"Brandon saw what few funds could see at the time. He was willing to take a risk on us, and I am so grateful that he did. He’s been an invaluable, trusted partner along my journey."

John Vitti

Co-founder of VersusgameSeed Fund Portfolio Company

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"LvlUp has proven to be demonstrably valuable with their business acumen, mentorship, and forward momentum towards overall growth and introductions. I am proud to have them as an integral part of my team and highly recommend them."

Jerad Finck

Founder of Cosmic Wire
Seed Fund Portfolio Company

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"LvlUp has connected us to a number of strategic partners and investors that are helping us scale and expand our capabilities. They are proactive in helping us achieve our business goals and have become one of our most valuable partners."

Marcus Rance

Co-Founder at LockerverseSeed Fund Portfolio Company

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