Hinge

Q: When was Hinge last fund created?

Hinge last fund was created/launched in 2014-12-18.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2010

AUM

$25 M

Location

Austin, Texas, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 27 August, 2026

Profile

Hinge Capital is a venture capital firm based in Austin, TX. Founded in 2010, they focus on supporting courageous founders who are tackling challenging technological problems. The team is composed of operators, data scientists, designers, and engineers, which sets them apart as they provide not just capital but also a platform with products and programs to assist early-stage companies.

Hinge Capital invests in various stages including Seed, Pre-seed, Friends and Family, Angel, Post-seed, and Series A. They emphasize making early investments to maximize their support for startups. Their approach combines patient and flexible capital with a focus on next-generation vertical technologies.

Notable investments include companies such as Hinge - brave and curious ideas, and others that reflect their commitment to backing innovative founders.

Industry

AI Consumer Services (B2C) Digital Financial Services Fintech Hardware Media and Entertainment Consumer Products SaaS Software Healthcare Services Security HealthTech

Hinge Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Hinge Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Fintech SaaS Software	Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$4 M	August 2013
Hinge Fund Two	Venture Capital (VC)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$12 M	December 2014

Contacts

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Title

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Brandon Zeuner Managing Partner & Co-founder

Managing Partner & Co-founder

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Zach Hamilton Venture Partner

Venture Partner

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FAQs about Hinge

Is Hinge a venture capital or private equity firm?

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

Where is Hinge located?

Hinge is located in Austin, Texas, United States.

When was Hinge founded?

Hinge was founded in 2010.

What sectors and industries does Hinge invest in?

Hinge invests in companies and startups in AI, Consumer Services (B2C), Digital, Financial Services, Fintech, Hardware, Media and Entertainment, Consumer Products, SaaS, Software, Healthcare Services, Security, HealthTech.

What is Hinge geographical focus of investments?

Hinge invests in companies and startups in North America.

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

Hinge invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Hinge investment?

Hinge usually invests $10-50 m on average.

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

Hinge has around $25m assets under management.

When was Hinge last fund created?

Hinge last fund was created/launched in 2014-12-18

What are the contacts of Hinge?

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