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Purpose Built Ventures

Purpose Built Ventures

San Francisco, Californiapurposebuilt.vc

Overview

Purpose Built Ventures is a venture studio that partners with future founders, generates ideas together, builds teams, and invests capital to launch new companies . The firm focuses on companies that enhance human wellbeing, expand economic opportunities, and improve the public sphere . They primarily invest in pre-seed and seed rounds, supporting startups in their nascent stages to drive impactful innovation and societal benefits . Purpose Built Ventures focuses on fintech, upskilling, and the future of work, and aims to be the best early-stage partner for solo founders .

Year Founded

2018

Portfolio Companies

5

Investments

Purpose Built Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Coral CareSep 2024SeedCo-investor
Coral CareJan 2024Pre SeedCo-investor
Wavely Diagnostics, Inc.Feb 2022SeedCo-investor
WellBeamOct 2021SeedCo-investor

Key People

Lauryn N. Nwankpa

Venture Partner

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Year Founded2018

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