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Recursive Ventures
Recursive Ventures is a micro venture capital fund based in San Francisco that invests in pre-seed and seed-stage technology startups in the U.S. and Israel, focusing on those leveraging data and artificial intelligence.
Overview
What Recursive Ventures does
What Recursive Ventures is
Recursive Ventures is a micro venture capital fund based in San Francisco that invests in pre-seed and seed-stage technology startups in the U.S. and Israel, focusing on those leveraging data and artificial intelligence.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Micro VC
- Founded
- Founded in 2014
- Approximate age
- About 12 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 6, 2026
Official channels
Find Recursive Ventures elsewhere
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Capability profile
Recursive Ventures as a funder
Investment thesis
Recursive Ventures invests in U.S. and Israeli pre-seed and seed technology startups that leverage data and artificial intelligence to disrupt industries.
Focus narrative
The firm primarily targets pre-seed and seed stage companies in the technology sector, with a strong emphasis on data and AI applications. Recursive Ventures aims to invest between $100,000 and $1 million initially, with the potential for up to $10 million over the lifetime of a company through syndicate programs. The firm is dedicated to supporting its portfolio companies in their growth and funding journeys.
Value beyond capital
Recursive Ventures provides significant value to its portfolio companies through operational support, strategic guidance, and assistance in securing follow-on funding. The firm's team, composed of experienced founders and operators, leverages their expertise to help startups navigate the complexities of growth and fundraising.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $100,000–$1,000,000
- Sweet spot
- $500,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- United States
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 100
- Recorded notable exits
- Deel and Placer.ai
Portfolio context
Recursive Ventures has invested in over 100 companies, including notable names such as Deel, a global HR and payroll platform; Placer.ai, a location analytics platform; and May Mobility, an autonomous mobility company. The portfolio has collectively raised more than $2 billion and achieved over $15 billion in enterprise value, with several successful exits including two IPOs.
Common questions
What to know about Recursive Ventures
Upseed classifies Recursive Ventures under the Micro VC organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 6, 2026
Known limits
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