Defy Ventures
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2010
AUM
-
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026
Profile
Defy Ventures' mission is to shift mindsets to give people with criminal histories their best shot at a second chance through career readiness, personal development, and entrepreneurship training programs offered in prisons and in the community. With a vision to cut recidivism rates in half by leveraging entrepreneurship to increase economic opportunity and transform lives, Defy currently works in seven states and sixteen prisons nationwide.
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FAQs about Defy Ventures
Is Defy Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?
Defy Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Where is Defy Ventures located?
Defy Ventures is located in Los Angeles, California, United States.
When was Defy Ventures founded?
Defy Ventures was founded in 2010.
What sectors and industries does Defy Ventures invest in?
Defy Ventures invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Marketing and Advertising, Real Estate, Education, Software, Transportation, Edtech, E-commerce/Marketplace, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Media and Entertainment, Other, Pharmaceuticals, Robotics, Sports/SportsTech, MedTech, Technology, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Music, HealthTech, AdTech.
What is Defy Ventures geographical focus of investments?
Defy Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does Defy Ventures typically invest in?
Defy Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
What is the usual amount of Defy Ventures investment?
Defy Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
Does Defy Ventures invest and support LGBTQ, female and other minorities startups and founders?
Defy Ventures invests and supports People of color and other minorities startups and founders.
What are the contacts of Defy Ventures?
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