IDEA Fund Partners

IDEA Fund Partners is a venture capital firm built on the view that strong companies can come from anywhere. It argues that venture has often overlooked founders because of bias around location, experience or education.

The firm says its guiding philosophy is to serve its investors, entrepreneurs, their customers and their communities. It expects the next wave of major companies to be built outside the main venture markets.

Products and services

• Venture investment: backs founders it considers talented, driven and ethical.
• Guidance: partners offer advice and expertise, not only money.
• Connections: introductions that improve a startup's chances.

Who it serves

Non-traditional founders, especially those building companies outside the core venture markets. The firm also says diverse teams tend to outperform others.