Vertical Venture Partners

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Investor type

Founded

2014

AUM

Location

Palo Alto, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 13 August, 2026

Profile

Vertical Venture Partners (VVP) is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto and San Diego, founded in 2014 by David C. Schwab who has a background in engineering, sales, and technology management. The firm consists of a small team of four investing professionals, operating with a unique collective decision-making approach rather than attributing deals to individuals. This collaborative ethos allows them to focus intensely on their areas of expertise and invest deeply in vertical industries.

VVP invests in vertical industries such as healthcare, financial services, home services, education, and logistics, with a strong emphasis on AI solutions tailored to specific industry challenges. The firm typically invests during the formation and early growth stages of a company, employing various business models including Vertical AI, Vertical Technology as a Service, and Vertical Deep Tech. They emphasize deep industry knowledge and lived experience in their investment approach. As of now, VVP is investing from its fourth fund, though the total assets under management are not specified.

Notable investments by VVP include SOCi - an AI marketing platform for multi-location brands, Mudflap - a fuel discount platform for trucking, and Amira Learning - an AI reading tutor platform for students. These companies highlight VVP's focus on industry-specific technology solutions driven by AI innovation.

Industry

Deeptech Manufacturing Logistics Internet of Things (IoT) AI Software Education Financial Services Healthcare Services

Vertical Venture Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
AI Vertical Fund		Education Financial Services Healthcare Services Software AI Internet of Things (IoT) Logistics Manufacturing	Seed Series A	North America	$1-5 m	—	September 2026

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David C. Schwab Founding Managing Director

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FAQs about Vertical Venture Partners

Is Vertical Venture Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Vertical Venture Partners is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Vertical Venture Partners located?

Vertical Venture Partners is located in Palo Alto, California, United States.

When was Vertical Venture Partners founded?

Vertical Venture Partners was founded in 2014.

What sectors and industries does Vertical Venture Partners invest in?

Vertical Venture Partners invests in companies and startups in Deeptech, Manufacturing, Logistics, Internet of Things (IoT), AI, Software, Education, Financial Services, Healthcare Services.

What is Vertical Venture Partners geographical focus of investments?

Vertical Venture Partners invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Vertical Venture Partners typically invest in?

Vertical Venture Partners invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Vertical Venture Partners investment?

Vertical Venture Partners usually invests $1-5 m on average.

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