Outlander VC
Overview
Outlander VC is an early-stage venture capital firm known for backing visionary founders, particularly at the pre-seed and seed stages. They rely on their unique “Founder Framework,” which assesses founders across four dimensions: vision, intelligence, character, and execution. Outlander targets sectors like fintech, AI, cybersecurity, SaaS, and e-commerce, with notable investments in unicorns such as Wish, Gusto, Scale AI, and Andela. They are particularly keen on founders who exhibit resilience and the ability to scale through adversity.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| HavocAI | May 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Secondsense | Mar 2026 | Seed | Lead |
| NODA AI | Feb 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Flock AI | Feb 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Material Hybrid Manufacturing | Jan 2026 | Seed | Lead |
Key People
Paige Craig
Managing Partner Founder
Leura Craig
Outlander VC Managing Partner
Jordan Kretchmer
Operating Partner
Josh Merrill
Operating Partner
AJ Smith
Junior Partner
Donavan Moss
Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
