Outlander Labs

Outlander Labs is a venture capital firm that backs startups at the earliest stages, sometimes before revenue or a finished product. It is led by former founders and focuses on founders who are often overlooked by mainstream venture funding.

What Outlander Labs offers

• Early-stage investment: the firm says it is there from the first cheque to exit.
• Founder advice: former operators advise on scaling teams and companies.
• Deal scouts and advisors: a network that finds and helps startups.
• Field Guides: written guides and startup tools shared by email.
• Outlander Fund III Magellan: its largest fund to date.

Who it serves

Founders in core and non-core tech markets, including Seattle, the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Denver, Austin, Miami, Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Washington DC, New York and Boston. It highlights women and minority founders.

Key facts

• Track record: Two decades of early-stage investing, as stated