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Vess operates as a venture studio, co-creating companies from concept to scale. It employs a four-phase process: sourcing ideas, building and testing minimum viable products, boosting ventures with teams, operations, and scaling validated businesses. This model provides hands-on support beyond traditional capital.
The studio’s origin stems from recognizing that company building needs more than investment, requiring direct guidance and a systematic framework. While specific founding details are not widely published, its ethos reflects accomplished entrepreneurs like Blaine Vess, an investor known for founding and exiting technology firms. The core insight focuses on de-risking and accelerating early-stage startup development.
Vess partners with experienced entrepreneurs leading validated ideas, and with strategic sponsors and innovation partners offering market insights. The studio’s vision is to transform numerous concepts into thriving ventures annually. It targets faster market entry for new businesses compared to conventional programs, fostering sustainable growth.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2021 | InsurGrid | $1.0M Seed | — | Adjacent, Cool Climate Collective, Correlation Ventures, Forerunner Ventures, Immeasurable, Lerer Hippeau, Quona Capital, Red Sea Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Justin Mateen, Romain Afflelou, Shane Neman, Sahil Lavingia, Trevor Kienzle, Engineering Capital, Hustle Fund |