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Whether you're a founder ready to build, a potential partner, or just want to learn more, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you're a founder ready to build, a potential partner, or just want to learn more, we'd love to hear from you.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Here are the top questions our founders ask before getting started.
What makes CIRI Ventures different from a typical VC?
We are operators first. Unlike traditional VCs, we provide "embedded execution," not just advice from the sidelines. Our "Hacking to Win" philosophy means we get deeply involved in your operations—from capex hacking to supply chain strategy—to accelerate your path to real-world deployment and EBITDA in months, not years.
What do you look for in a founding team?
We back doers, not just dreamers. We look for founders who thrive on intensity, data, and discipline. The ideal team is deeply technical, customer-obsessed, and has a relentless drive to build and deploy. Founders who have "spent 50,000 hours with zero in the bank" understand our approach instinctively.
What does "hands-on support" actually mean?
It means we're in the trenches with you. This can range from helping you reduce opex and extend your runway, to fast-tracking B-sample delivery to top-tier customers, to advising on global manufacturing strategy. With our portfolio company Natrion, for example, we conducted 39 targeted interventions to help them scale production from 100k to over 2M sqm/month.
What is your typical investment process?
Our process is built for speed and clarity. It starts with your pitch, followed by an initial screening call. If there's a fit, we move quickly into deep diligence where our operational team engages with yours to understand the technology and business. We pride ourselves on a transparent and fast-moving process, because we know that for a startup, time is the most valuable resource.
Do you lead investment rounds?
We are flexible and can lead, co-lead, or participate in rounds from pre-seed to Series A+. Our primary goal is to ensure the round is structured for the long-term success of the company. We often leverage our network to bring in strategic corporates, family offices, and other VCs to create a capital stack that is aligned with your mission.
What makes CIRI Ventures different from a typical VC?
We are operators first. Unlike traditional VCs, we provide "embedded execution," not just advice from the sidelines. Our "Hacking to Win" philosophy means we get deeply involved in your operations—from capex hacking to supply chain strategy—to accelerate your path to real-world deployment and EBITDA in months, not years.
What do you look for in a founding team?
We back doers, not just dreamers. We look for founders who thrive on intensity, data, and discipline. The ideal team is deeply technical, customer-obsessed, and has a relentless drive to build and deploy. Founders who have "spent 50,000 hours with zero in the bank" understand our approach instinctively.
What does "hands-on support" actually mean?
It means we're in the trenches with you. This can range from helping you reduce opex and extend your runway, to fast-tracking B-sample delivery to top-tier customers, to advising on global manufacturing strategy. With our portfolio company Natrion, for example, we conducted 39 targeted interventions to help them scale production from 100k to over 2M sqm/month.
What is your typical investment process?
Our process is built for speed and clarity. It starts with your pitch, followed by an initial screening call. If there's a fit, we move quickly into deep diligence where our operational team engages with yours to understand the technology and business. We pride ourselves on a transparent and fast-moving process, because we know that for a startup, time is the most valuable resource.
Do you lead investment rounds?
We are flexible and can lead, co-lead, or participate in rounds from pre-seed to Series A+. Our primary goal is to ensure the round is structured for the long-term success of the company. We often leverage our network to bring in strategic corporates, family offices, and other VCs to create a capital stack that is aligned with your mission.
What makes CIRI Ventures different from a typical VC?
We are operators first. Unlike traditional VCs, we provide "embedded execution," not just advice from the sidelines. Our "Hacking to Win" philosophy means we get deeply involved in your operations—from capex hacking to supply chain strategy—to accelerate your path to real-world deployment and EBITDA in months, not years.
What do you look for in a founding team?
We back doers, not just dreamers. We look for founders who thrive on intensity, data, and discipline. The ideal team is deeply technical, customer-obsessed, and has a relentless drive to build and deploy. Founders who have "spent 50,000 hours with zero in the bank" understand our approach instinctively.
What does "hands-on support" actually mean?
It means we're in the trenches with you. This can range from helping you reduce opex and extend your runway, to fast-tracking B-sample delivery to top-tier customers, to advising on global manufacturing strategy. With our portfolio company Natrion, for example, we conducted 39 targeted interventions to help them scale production from 100k to over 2M sqm/month.
What is your typical investment process?
Our process is built for speed and clarity. It starts with your pitch, followed by an initial screening call. If there's a fit, we move quickly into deep diligence where our operational team engages with yours to understand the technology and business. We pride ourselves on a transparent and fast-moving process, because we know that for a startup, time is the most valuable resource.
Do you lead investment rounds?
We are flexible and can lead, co-lead, or participate in rounds from pre-seed to Series A+. Our primary goal is to ensure the round is structured for the long-term success of the company. We often leverage our network to bring in strategic corporates, family offices, and other VCs to create a capital stack that is aligned with your mission.