What if funding was fast and fair? Serac Ventures gives founders a fair shot and a fast decision. Our AI, SHERPA, eliminates subjectivity and cuts through the noise.
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Why Founders Choose Serac

Unbiased Evaluation: Our AI eliminates cognitive bias, ensuring a fair assessment based on merit.

Focus on Potential: We identify promising startups, even those often overlooked by traditional VC.

Founder-Friendly Process: Simple application, transparent criteria, and quick feedback.

Speed & Certainty: Get a clear "yes" or "no" in minutes, not weeks, so you can get back to building your company faster.

How it Works

  1. Apply Online: Tell us about your company and vision. The application takes about 5 minutes to complete.
  2. AI-Powered Screening: SHERPA analyzes your application, comparing it to our investment criteria and identifying key indicators of success.
  3. Fast Decision: You'll receive a clear decision within minutes.
  4. Next Steps: If there's a strong fit, we'll schedule a call to discuss the details.

What we Look For

  • Geography: Startups based in the US & Canada
  • Funding Needs: Our initial check size is between $250,000 to $500,000
  • Business model: A clear plan for acquiring customers and generating revenue.
  • Round Size: Raising a total round of $5 million or less.
  • Valuation: Company valued at $15 million or less (post-investment)
  • Product & Traction: A finished, sellable product, evidenced by revenue or user growth.

The Decision
Process

Ready to Talk
Sherpa has identified a strong potential fit between your company and our investment criteria. You'll receive an email with a link to schedule a call with our team so we can dive deeper.

On Our Watchlist
Your company is promising, but it might not be the perfect fit for our current investment focus. This could be due to factors like your company's stage, industry, or current traction. We'll keep your information on file and we may reach out in the future if our priorities shift or your company evolves.

Not A Fit (For Now)
Based on the information provided, your company isn't a fit for our current investment strategy. This doesn't mean your company isn't great - it just means it's not aligned with our specific criteria at this time. The venture landscape is constantly changing so we encourage you to reapply in the future as your company evolves.

We're excited to learn about what you're building!

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