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Here's what we're seeing.
Venture Capital
Series A
We invest in Seed to Series B rounds, but our sweet-spot is Series A. Typically the Seed and Series B investments that we’re doing are kinda actually Series A rounds that are mislabeled; we’re less concerned about the label and more about the operational stage and risk profile of the company.
Occasionally, we’ll write a smaller check into a Seed deal if we’re feeling a very strong sense of conviction.
Incubator
Pre-Seed & Seed
Most of the companies that get selected to participate in the incubator are at the Pre-Seed or Seed stage. The definitions of those stages varies quite a bit, but for us the key thing is that we like to get involved after there is a product in place.
Usually the companies have raised capital and have an early team in place as well.
Foundry
Idea
For the most part the foundry companies are built around internal ideas. We come up with an idea, diligence the heck out of it, then recruit a cofounder & CEO.
Once we have the team we invest some capital and help get the company started.
Ascend
All
Ascend, the family office of Interplay, has the most diverse mandate.
The organization will evaluate opportunities at any stage.
Venture Capital
Series A
We invest in Seed to Series B rounds, but our sweet-spot is Series A. Typically the Seed and Series B investments that we’re doing are kinda actually Series A rounds that are mislabeled; we’re less concerned about the label and more about the operational stage and risk profile of the company.
Occasionally, we’ll write a smaller check into a Seed deal if we’re feeling a very strong sense of conviction.
Incubator
Pre-Seed & Seed
Most of the companies that get selected to participate in the incubator are at the Pre-Seed or Seed stage. The definitions of those stages varies quite a bit, but for us the key thing is that we like to get involved after there is a product in place.
Usually the companies have raised capital and have an early team in place as well.
Foundry
Idea
For the most part the foundry companies are built around internal ideas. We come up with an idea, diligence the heck out of it, then recruit a cofounder & CEO.
Once we have the team we invest some capital and help get the company started.
Ascend
All
Ascend, the family office of Interplay, has the most diverse mandate.
The organization will evaluate opportunities at any stage.
Venture Capital
Series A
We invest in Seed to Series B rounds, but our sweet-spot is Series A. Typically the Seed and Series B investments that we’re doing are kinda actually Series A rounds that are mislabeled; we’re less concerned about the label and more about the operational stage and risk profile of the company.
Occasionally, we’ll write a smaller check into a Seed deal if we’re feeling a very strong sense of conviction.
Incubator
Pre-Seed & Seed
Most of the companies that get selected to participate in the incubator are at the Pre-Seed or Seed stage. The definitions of those stages varies quite a bit, but for us the key thing is that we like to get involved after there is a product in place.
Usually the companies have raised capital and have an early team in place as well.
Foundry
Idea
For the most part the foundry companies are built around internal ideas. We come up with an idea, diligence the heck out of it, then recruit a cofounder & CEO.
Once we have the team we invest some capital and help get the company started.
Ascend
All
Ascend, the family office of Interplay, has the most diverse mandate.
The organization will evaluate opportunities at any stage.
Venture Capital
Series A
We invest in Seed to Series B rounds, but our sweet-spot is Series A. Typically the Seed and Series B investments that we’re doing are kinda actually Series A rounds that are mislabeled; we’re less concerned about the label and more about the operational stage and risk profile of the company.
Occasionally, we’ll write a smaller check into a Seed deal if we’re feeling a very strong sense of conviction.
Incubator
Pre-Seed & Seed
Most of the companies that get selected to participate in the incubator are at the Pre-Seed or Seed stage. The definitions of those stages varies quite a bit, but for us the key thing is that we like to get involved after there is a product in place.
Usually the companies have raised capital and have an early team in place as well.
Foundry
Idea
For the most part the foundry companies are built around internal ideas. We come up with an idea, diligence the heck out of it, then recruit a cofounder & CEO.
Once we have the team we invest some capital and help get the company started.
Ascend
All
Ascend, the family office of Interplay, has the most diverse mandate.
The organization will evaluate opportunities at any stage.
Venture Capital
Series A
We invest in Seed to Series B rounds, but our sweet-spot is Series A. Typically the Seed and Series B investments that we’re doing are kinda actually Series A rounds that are mislabeled; we’re less concerned about the label and more about the operational stage and risk profile of the company.
Occasionally, we’ll write a smaller check into a Seed deal if we’re feeling a very strong sense of conviction.
Incubator
Pre-Seed & Seed
Most of the companies that get selected to participate in the incubator are at the Pre-Seed or Seed stage. The definitions of those stages varies quite a bit, but for us the key thing is that we like to get involved after there is a product in place.
Usually the companies have raised capital and have an early team in place as well.
Foundry
Idea
For the most part the foundry companies are built around internal ideas. We come up with an idea, diligence the heck out of it, then recruit a cofounder & CEO.
Once we have the team we invest some capital and help get the company started.
Ascend
All
Ascend, the family office of Interplay, has the most diverse mandate.
The organization will evaluate opportunities at any stage.
Venture Capital
Series A
We invest in Seed to Series B rounds, but our sweet-spot is Series A. Typically the Seed and Series B investments that we’re doing are kinda actually Series A rounds that are mislabeled; we’re less concerned about the label and more about the operational stage and risk profile of the company.
Occasionally, we’ll write a smaller check into a Seed deal if we’re feeling a very strong sense of conviction.
Incubator
Pre-Seed & Seed
Most of the companies that get selected to participate in the incubator are at the Pre-Seed or Seed stage. The definitions of those stages varies quite a bit, but for us the key thing is that we like to get involved after there is a product in place.
Usually the companies have raised capital and have an early team in place as well.
Foundry
Idea
For the most part the foundry companies are built around internal ideas. We come up with an idea, diligence the heck out of it, then recruit a cofounder & CEO.
Once we have the team we invest some capital and help get the company started.
Ascend
All
Ascend, the family office of Interplay, has the most diverse mandate.
The organization will evaluate opportunities at any stage.
