Seed VC · Durham

SJF Ventures

Check size: $3M to $10M

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What they invest in

SJF Ventures invests in high-growth companies creating a healthier, smarter and cleaner future, with a mission to catalyze the development of highly successful businesses driving lasting, positive changes.

Who they back

Climate TechEducationEnergyFinancial inclusionFood and agritechHealth and femtechInclusion and diversityManufacturing and circular economySeedSeries ASeries B

Business models

saas_b2b, platform, services, deeptech_ip

Customer segments

Enterprise, Government, Consumer, SMB

Geography

US

Recent investments

  • Zero Homes
  • Azra AI
  • Origin

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The people who write checks

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Why this firm matters for fundraising founders

SJF Ventures writes first institutional checks where the founder + early product matter more than traction. The seed market is the most dispersed segment of venture; matching to thesis (sector, stage, geography) is where most cold outreach succeeds or fails. Claude Fundraiser tracks SJF Ventures alongside 45,000+ other active investors, ranked weekly by recent-deal momentum, sector concentration, and partner activity.

At a glance

Website
sjfventures.com

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