Recursive Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2014

AUM

Location

El Cerrito, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America Asia

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Recursive Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. The firm is led by Itamar Novick, supported by a team of founders, operators, and go-to-market experts. Recursive Ventures is known for its nimble decision-making process, often making investment decisions in days rather than weeks, and dedicating significant time to support founders.

The firm focuses on investing in pre-seed and seed stage tech startups in the United States and Israel, particularly those leveraging artificial intelligence and data. Their sector interests include SaaS, fintech, proptech, and AI. Recursive Ventures typically writes checks around $500K. The firm has a portfolio of over 100 companies, with more than $15 billion in enterprise value created and over $3 billion raised by its portfolio companies.

Notable investments by Recursive Ventures include Life360 - a family safety app, Credible - a fintech platform, Tile - a consumer electronics company, Automatic - an insurance data company, and Siftery - a SaaS data company.

Industry

Fintech SaaS AI PropTech / ConTech

Contacts

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FAQs about Recursive Ventures

Is Recursive Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Recursive Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Recursive Ventures located?

Recursive Ventures is located in El Cerrito, California, United States.

When was Recursive Ventures founded?

Recursive Ventures was founded in 2014.

What sectors and industries does Recursive Ventures invest in?

Recursive Ventures invests in companies and startups in Fintech, SaaS, AI, PropTech / ConTech.

What is Recursive Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Recursive Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Asia.

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

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

What is the usual amount of Recursive Ventures investment?

Recursive Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.

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