We support founders along every step of their journey.

Meet the Team

We empower early-stage startups with value-focused seed investments, bespoke acceleration through our NextUp model, and strategic partnerships with industry giants like Google and Pipedrive to offer access to opportunities like pilots, investments, and M&A.

Follow-On + New Deals

Series A+:

Strategic investments to scale

Syndicate Deals

Invest in companies in high-growth period with high-exit potential through larger-size SPVs
Deepen position in strongest PortCos

Learn More About SPVs

Direct Investment

Mature Seed:

Follow-on/initial check to end round

Our early-stage sweet spot- same great valuations, faster exit timelines, and less investment risk
Careful portfolio construction to drive collaborative opportunities & growth

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Acceleration Stage

Pre-Launch + Early Seed:

Capture cash-free equity early

Our early-stage sweet spot- same great valuations, faster exit timelines, and less investment risk
Careful portfolio construction to drive collaborative opportunities & growth

Apply For Funding

We're dedicated to adding value.

Combining the knowledge of our seasoned core team and industry-specific titans who built companies from 0 to 1, we work closely with our portfolio companies from early stage to helping find their Series A lead.

$150K - $250K

Average Investment Amount

800+

Venture Scouts

40%+

Female or POC Founders

50+

Partner Organizations

Rising Star Award

A Venture Ecosystem like no other.

When LvlUp invests in a company, they gain access to an entire environment purpose-built to nurture our founders and portcos. From providing funding and tangible resources, to building a real-world curriculum and a thriving online and in-person community, our one-of-a-kind venture ecosystem delivers a unique range of value.

With unparalleled access to resources beyond venture funding, everything we do at LvlUp is interconnected.

Investing from Pre-Seed to Late Stage

We invest strategically and get deeply involved with our portfolio companies, ensuring that our investments go farther for founders and LPs.

About Fund

Bespoke Accelerators & Incubators

NextUp, our bespoke accelerator, is the blueprint for a successful startup program. We work with organizations to implement the NextUp model for their own programs.

About NextUp Accelerator

Global Community & Scout Network

We pick from the best of the best around the world thanks to our massive network of VCs in Residence. Our thriving online venture community provides a platform for valuable connections and conversations.

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About VCs in Residence

Venture-tailored Education Initiatives

From partnering with universities to building our own venture skill-based education content library, we're investing in the growth of our portfolio companies and our community.

About Startup Programs

Our founders love us.

We engage with the founders we invest in because we truly care about their success. Don't just take our word for it, hear it from the founders themselves.

“LvlUp has connected us to a number of strategic partners and investors that are helping us scale and expand our capabilities. They are proactive in helping us achieve our business goals and have become one of our most valuable partners."

Marcus Rance

Lockerverse

"LvlUp has proven to be demonstrably valuable with their business acumen, mentorship, and forward momentum towards overall growth and introductions. I am proud to have them as an integral part of my team and highly recommend them."

Jerad Finck

Cosmic Wire

“Brandon saw what few funds could see at the time. He was willing to take a risk on us, and I am so grateful that he did. He’s been an invaluable, trusted partner along my journey."

John Vitti

Versusgame

“…the LvlUp ecosystem provides a robust community of founders, advisors, investors, and providers willing to share knowledge, connections, and services…”

Soraya Depowski

Sharely

“We have connected with so many founders, mentors and investors as part of the SPIN Labs and LvlUp ecosystem.”

Kim Hoang

Matchfy

“If it wasn't for LvlUp Ventures and their accelerator with their knowledge, I wouldn't be where I am today... I highly recommend it for anyone."

Justin Hutto

ProLeague

About Us

We are a next-generation venture fund, focused on helping talented founding teams reach the next level.

We support founders along every step of their journey.

We empower early-stage startups with value-focused seed investments, bespoke acceleration through our NextUp model, and strategic partnerships with industry giants like Google and Pipedrive to offer access to opportunities like pilots, investments, and M&A.

Follow-On + New Deals

Series A+:

Syndicate Deals

Direct Investment

Mature Seed:

Acceleration Stage

Pre-Launch + Early Seed:

We're dedicated to adding value.

Combining the knowledge of our seasoned core team and industry-specific titans who built companies from 0 to 1, we work closely with our portfolio companies from early stage to helping find their Series A lead.

$150K - $250K

800+

40%+

50+

A Venture Ecosystem like no other.

With unparalleled access to resources beyond venture funding, everything we do at LvlUp is interconnected.

Investing from Pre-Seed to Late Stage

Bespoke Accelerators & Incubators

Global Community & Scout Network

Venture-tailored Education Initiatives

Our founders love us.

We engage with the founders we invest in because we truly care about their success. Don't just take our word for it, hear it from the founders themselves.

Meet our core team.

Brandon Maier

Aaron Golbin

Adam Ned

Natalie Dunn

Martin Kim

Matthew Mercier

Jacob Ringel

Matthew Winter

Alex Tellides

Jerome Timmons

AJ Smith

Ben Kromnick

Michael Bank

Jarvis Johnson