Nathanial Wish

Nathanial Wish is the Managing Partner at Responder Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York City. Before establishing his current firm, he co-founded a climate technology startup and earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Stanford University. Wish has built a portfolio of over 15 companies, collaborating with networks like Y Combinator and Techstars to identify seed and pre-seed enterprises across North America. His recent transaction history includes leading a $3 million seed funding round for an AI-driven sustainability platform in March 2026, following a notable portfolio exit in 2024. Beyond his direct investments, he serves on the advisory board of a local climate incubator and publishes sector analysis in TechCrunch. Wish maintains a core professional focus on supporting founder-led technology companies developing scalable solutions in artificial intelligence and climate resilience.