Defy Partners Management
Woodside, Californiadefy.vc
Overview
Defy Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Woodside, California. The firm focuses on investing in authentic entrepreneurs building enduring companies, typically leading investments committing $3-10 million in initial financing. They invest across diverse categories, including enterprise SaaS, fintech, AI, healthcare, marketplaces, and consumer-oriented businesses.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hakimu | Jul 2026 | Growth Equity | Co-investor |
| Hakimo | Jul 2026 | Growth Equity | Co-investor |
| Bazaar Technologies | Jun 2026 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Champ AI | May 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Craniometrix | Feb 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
Key People
Neil Sequeira
Founder & Partner
Purvi Shah
Co-Founder, Partner & Chief Financial Officer
Bob Rosin
General Partner
Medha Agarwal
General Partner
Amy Yin
Venture Partner
Steve Miller
Sage (Venture Partner)
Brian Rothenberg
Partner
Madison McIlwain
Partner, Seed
Noah Lin
Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
