Seattle’s newest early stage fund makes a bet on vertical AI startups
By Taylor Soper
Published on March 3, 2026.
TheFounderVC (TFVC), a new early stage fund based in Seattle and San Francisco, has launched its inaugural $5 million fund focused on vertical AI startups. The firm is led by Mia Lewin, Paul Longhenry, Shail Kaveti, and Jay Bartot, who previously launched three startups including StyleGenome. TFVC plans to make 25 to 30 investments, with initial check sizes of $100,000 to $250,000. The fund's seven portfolio companies have at least one founder based in the Seattle area.
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