Neo

Neo is a Pre-Seed, Seed stage AI/ML, Fintech, Developer tools, Computational infrastructure investor, typically writing $40K – $750K checks, primarily investing in US. Their thesis: Neo invests in people and the next generation of founders through pre-seed/seed funding, a startup residency program, and a diverse mentorship community. The fund believes in supporting exceptional founders with capital, workspace, mentorship, and network access.

Neo typically writes $40K – $750K checks at the Pre-Seed, Seed stage in AI/ML, Fintech, Developer tools, Computational infrastructure.

Neo stands out on 4 points: Neo Residency: guaranteed $750K funding plus SF workspace and all-expenses-paid Oregon bootcamp; Neo Scholars program targeting exceptional CS students from universities; Profit share in fund for all founders/students; Significant cloud infrastructure credits ($450K+ for startups).

Funds with an overlapping stage and sector focus include Y Combinator, Footwork, Ardent Venture Partners.

Neo does not generally take cold inbound; a warm introduction from a founder or investor the firm knows is the usual path. Neo publishes an application route at https://neo.com/team.