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Key people at The Aligned Fund.
The Aligned Fund is a venture capital firm making high-conviction investments in early-stage B2B services-as-software companies. It leads funding rounds, providing deeply engaged, founder-centric support. The firm partners closely with entrepreneurs, contributing to strategic development and focusing on measurable product impact.
Ariel Winton-Jones founded The Aligned Fund as its solo General Partner, driven by the need for trust-based, active investor relationships. Her background includes seven years investing in B2B software at True Ventures and OpenView. She also served as a Product Manager at Yesware and invested in student ventures, shaping her founder-first approach.
The firm supports founders of early-stage B2B services-as-software companies seeking a collaborative partner. The Aligned Fund offers strategic guidance, key introductions, and fosters community connections. Vision is to forge lasting partnerships with exceptional founders, empowering them to achieve significant market impact through dedicated advocacy.
Key people at The Aligned Fund.
The Aligned Fund has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $11.0M Seed in Dash Bio in July 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | Dash Bio | $11.0M Seed | The Aligned Fund | Kindred Capital VC, Swift Ventures, True Ventures, Mario Götze, Veeral Mehta, Cybernetix Ventures, Drive Capital, Freestyle Capital, LifeX Ventures |
