Aspect Ventures

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2014

AUM

$350 M

Location

Palo Alto, 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: 12 July, 2026

Profile

Aspect Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2014 by Theresia Gouw and Jennifer Fonstad, both experienced VC investors. The firm is distinguished by its focus on bridging the funding gap between angel investors and larger multi-stage platforms, emphasizing collaboration and diversity. It is known for its deep knowledge in sectors like cybersecurity, enterprise software, and the future of work, supported by a team with a robust history of successful exits and IPOs. Aspect Ventures prides itself on backing exceptional entrepreneurs through every phase of growth, leveraging its team's significant experience across multiple market cycles.

The firm primarily invests at early stages, with a strong preference for Series A rounds, but it also selectively engages in seed financings. Aspect Ventures does not adhere to a particular check size, emphasizing the importance of aligning with the right teams for each investment. Geographically concentrated in North America, they focus on sectors such as cybersecurity, digital health, and enterprise software. Aspect Ventures manages $350 million across its funds.

Notable investments include companies like ForeScout, a leader in IoT and device security; The Muse, a career development platform; Cato Networks for cybersecurity; Exabeam in cyber defense; and Chime, a fintech firm. These investments underscore the firm’s strategic focus on innovation in technology and its commitment to long-term partnership with entrepreneurs.

Industry

HealthTech LegalTech Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Energy Life Sciences TravelTech AdTech Technology MedTech Travel Transportation Telecommunications Sports/SportsTech Software Security SaaS Robotics Real Estate Other Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising IT Services Internet and Web Services Healthcare Services Gaming Fintech Financial Services Fashion/Beauty Edtech Education

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Jennifer Scott Fonstad Managing Partner
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FAQs about Aspect Ventures

Aspect Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Aspect Ventures is located in Palo Alto, California, United States.
Aspect Ventures was founded in 2014.
Aspect Ventures invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, LegalTech, Internet of Things (IoT), Cybersecurity, Energy, Life Sciences, TravelTech, AdTech, Technology, MedTech, Travel, Transportation, Telecommunications, Sports/SportsTech, Software, Security, SaaS, Robotics, Real Estate, Other, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, IT Services, Internet and Web Services, Healthcare Services, Gaming, Fintech, Financial Services, Fashion/Beauty, Edtech, Education.
Aspect Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia.
Aspect Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
Aspect Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
Aspect Ventures has around $350m assets under management.
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