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Slauson & Co

Pre-Seed and Seed venture capital firm · Los Angeles

Slauson & Co is a Pre-Seed and Seed venture capital firm based in Los Angeles that typically writes $25K–$500K checks in SaaS and Consumer Tech. DryPowder has no SEC Form D on file for Slauson & Co as of June 3, 2026. Partners at Slauson & Co include Ajay Relan (Managing Partner) and Austin Clements (Managing Partner).

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Typical check
$25K–$500K
Stages
Pre-Seed, Seed
Headquarters
Los Angeles

Overview

Slauson & Co at a glance

Stage
Pre-Seed, Seed
Check size
$25K–$500K
Sectors
SaaS, Consumer Tech
Headquarters
Los Angeles
Cold inbound
Accepted
Website
slauson.co

Investment thesis

Early-stage venture capital investing with intention, rooted in inclusion. Talent is evenly distributed but opportunity is not; lived experience is a competitive advantage, and the best products are aligned with the values of the people they serve.

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What sets Slauson & Co apart

  • Explicit focus on economic inclusion and diversity-driven thesis
  • Backed by major tech companies (Google, Meta, Twitter, PayPal)
  • Integrated platform approach with community programs and impact initiatives
  • Team with deep Los Angeles tech ecosystem roots and social equity expertise

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Backed: Prado, Finli, EngineEars

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Partners

4 partners at Slauson & Co

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FAQ

Questions about Slauson & Co

What does Slauson & Co invest in?

Slauson & Co is a Pre-Seed, Seed stage SaaS, Consumer tech investor, typically writing $25K – $500K checks, primarily investing in US. Their thesis: Early-stage venture capital investing with intention, rooted in inclusion. Talent is evenly distributed but opportunity is not; lived experience is a competitive advantage, and the best products are aligned with the values of the people they serve.

What check size does Slauson & Co write?

Slauson & Co typically writes $25K – $500K checks at the Pre-Seed, Seed stage in SaaS, Consumer tech.

What makes Slauson & Co different from other funds?

Slauson & Co stands out on 4 points: Explicit focus on economic inclusion and diversity-driven thesis; Backed by major tech companies (Google, Meta, Twitter, PayPal); Integrated platform approach with community programs and impact initiatives; Team with deep Los Angeles tech ecosystem roots and social equity expertise.

What other funds are similar to Slauson & Co?

Funds with an overlapping stage and sector focus include Bee Partners, Y Combinator, Elevate Capital.

How do I reach Slauson & Co?

Slauson & Co accepts cold inbound, so a warm introduction is not required. Slauson & Co publishes an application route at https://www.slauson.co/friends-and-family.

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