Asymmetry Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

1899

AUM

$8 M

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Asymmetry Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage startups that have the potential to create significant societal impact. They primarily engage in pre-seed and seed rounds, providing funding between $100,000 and $500,000. Their investment sectors include deep technology, enterprise software, life sciences, healthcare, consumer products, communications, and information technology.

Recognized as a leading early-stage investor, Asymmetry Ventures has been featured in Business Insider’s "Seed 100" rankings. The firm supports startups that demonstrate defensibility and strong growth potential, aiming to back innovative companies committed to advancing humanity. Their services include venture capital investment and strategic support for entrepreneurs and businesses, particularly in the United States, across various sectors such as marketing technology, SaaS, software, developer tools, e-commerce, and biotechnology.

Industry

HealthTech Software Security SaaS Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Biotechnology Energy Deeptech ClimateTech

Asymmetry Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Asymmetry Ventures Fund 2	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech SaaS Security Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$6 M	June 2018

Contacts

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Rob Ness General Partner

General Partner

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Philip Saidely Venture Partner

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FAQs about Asymmetry Ventures

Is Asymmetry Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Asymmetry Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Asymmetry Ventures located?

Asymmetry Ventures is located in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was Asymmetry Ventures founded?

Asymmetry Ventures was founded in 1899.

What sectors and industries does Asymmetry Ventures invest in?

Asymmetry Ventures invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, Software, Security, SaaS, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Biotechnology, Energy, Deeptech, ClimateTech.

What is Asymmetry Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Asymmetry Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Asymmetry Ventures typically invest in?

Asymmetry Ventures invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.

What is the usual amount of Asymmetry Ventures investment?

Asymmetry Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Asymmetry Ventures?

Asymmetry Ventures has around $8m assets under management.

When was Asymmetry Ventures last fund created?

Asymmetry Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2018-06-03

What are the contacts of Asymmetry Ventures?

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