What is Acquired Wisdom Fund?

Acquired Wisdom Fund (AWF.VC) helps seasoned professionals create scalable technology products. We invest in early stage tech startups.

What do you invest in?

As software generalists, we don't focus on any particular vertical, investing in both B2B and B2C startups. Please note that we only invest in Delaware C-Corporations.

What stage do you invest in?‍

Most of our investments are at the pre-seed and seed stage.

What's your check size?‍

We typically invest between $25,000 to $75,000 as an initial check.

How do I pitch you?

If you’re seeking to pitch AWF.VC, please fill out this form. Given the volume of pitch inquiries, our form is the best way to get a response from us. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to work with you!

How can I prepare for my AWF.VC interview?

If you're invited for an interview, congratulations! Most applicants do not make it to this step, so getting invited is big milestone in itself. Please bring all key team members and come ready to introduce yourselves and give a product demo. You may also be asked about your startup's history, metrics, and tech stack.

Who is on the team?

AWF.VC is led by Mendel Chuang and Derek Langton.

What if I’m not ready to fundraise?

Check out Founder Friendly Labs, the equity-free startup accelerator for experienced professionals.

How big is your fund?

Our debut fund is $5M.

Who are your LPs?‍

We're thankful to have the support of over 80 LPs with diverse backgrounds across industries and expertise. Our investors include veterans of Google, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Twitter, LinkedIn, eBay, Netflix, YouTube, Instagram, Square, PayPal, Marqeta, Stripe, Snowflake, Toast, Box, Lyft, Airbnb, HubSpot, Eventbrite, Yahoo, AOL, Capital One, Walmart, Zillow, Intuit, Cisco, Electronic Arts, Adobe, Intel, Oracle, Samsung, Motorola, Symantec, Goldman Sachs, BCG, NFL, PepsiCo, Goodwin Procter, U.S. Attorney’s Office, and U.S. FDA.