Defy Partners

Investor type

VC

Founded

2016

AUM

$262 M

Location

Woodside, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe Africa Asia
Investor profile last updated: 26 August, 2026

Profile

Defy Partners is a venture capital firm based in Woodside, California, founded in 2016. The firm is led by a team of seven professionals who focus on early-stage investments. Defy Partners distinguishes itself by backing extraordinary entrepreneurs capable of changing the status quo and values authenticity over chasing hype.

The firm invests in a variety of sectors including Business Services, Financial Services, and Software, with a preference for early-stage companies. Defy Partners typically invests in North America and has a portfolio of 151 investments with 44 exits. The firm is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) and actively seeks new investment opportunities.

Notable investments by Defy Partners include Apploi - a workforce management platform, Honorlock - a remote test proctoring service, Reveal Technology - a precision military engagement company, Novi - a transparency-focused platform, and Bazaar Technologies - a digital operating system for small businesses.

Industry

Internet and Web Services Other SaaS Software Financial Services Fintech Gaming Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Pharmaceuticals Real Estate Security Travel MedTech Technology Life Sciences Infrastructure HealthTech AdTech

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FAQs about Defy Partners

Defy Partners is located in Woodside, California, United States.
Defy Partners was founded in 2016.
Defy Partners invests in companies and startups in Internet and Web Services, Other, SaaS, Software, Financial Services, Fintech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, Security, Travel, MedTech, Technology, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, HealthTech, AdTech.
Defy Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia.
Defy Partners invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
Defy Partners usually invests $1-5 m on average.
Defy Partners has around $262m assets under management.