PROOF Fund

Investor type

VC

Founded

2015

AUM

$750 M

Location

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia
Investor profile last updated: 13 August, 2026

Profile

PROOF Fund is a growth-stage venture capital firm based in the United States. Founded in 2015, the firm has a team experienced in identifying and investing in companies poised for their next phase of growth. With over $750 million in assets under management, PROOF emphasizes strategic participation in growth equity and late-stage venture investments, fostering strong partnerships with original early-stage managers to leverage follow-on opportunities effectively.

PROOF Fund primarily focuses on investing in sectors including Foodtech, Fintech, Cybersecurity, Gaming, and AI. They engage with companies at Series A through late-stage, providing check sizes that typically cater to growth-phase needs. Their geographical focus is global, with notable investments across various regions. The firm has invested in numerous companies, having completed over 107 investments to date.

Some of PROOF Fund's notable investments include Beyond Meat, a global leader in alternative meats using plant protein; ICON, specializing in 3D printing for reducing homebuilding costs; DailyPay, a fintech platform changing financial transactions between individuals and businesses; Ro, offering personalized healthcare services; and Skillz, a mobile esports platform. These investments highlight PROOF's focus on disruptive technology and its commitment to partnering with companies that demonstrate significant growth potential.

Industry

E-commerce/Marketplace Biotechnology Cybersecurity AI Business Services (B2B) Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Gaming Healthcare Services Medical Devices Real Estate Software Utilities Transportation

PROOF Fund Funds

Name Type
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Proof Fund III
Venture Capital (VC)
Utilities
Transportation
Foodtech
Food and Beverage
Fintech
Business Services (B2B)
AI
Cybersecurity
Series A
Seed
Series B
North America
Europe
$1-5 m
January 2021

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FAQs about PROOF Fund

PROOF Fund is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.
PROOF Fund is located in Arlington, Virginia, United States.
PROOF Fund was founded in 2015.
PROOF Fund invests in companies and startups in E-commerce/Marketplace, Biotechnology, Cybersecurity, AI, Business Services (B2B), Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Medical Devices, Real Estate, Software, Utilities, Transportation.
PROOF Fund invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia.
PROOF Fund invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
PROOF Fund usually invests $50-100 m on average.
PROOF Fund has around $750m assets under management.
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