Backfuture VC

Backfuture VC is an early-stage, network-driven venture capital firm that primarily invests in B2B Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies at the pre-seed and seed stages. The firm focuses on guiding founders through their initial growth phases, leveraging a robust alliance of over 50 seasoned founders. Backfuture VC aims to provide more than just capital, offering strategic support and access to a valuable network, particularly through its affiliation with SaaStock.

The firm was founded in 2023 by Alex Theuma, who is also the founder of the annual SaaStock conference. Theuma launched Backfuture Ventures as a solo GP fund, initially announcing a first close of $3 million towards a target fund size of $10 million. This entrepreneurial background allows the firm to deeply understand the challenges and opportunities faced by early-stage founders.

Backfuture VC has built a diverse portfolio of SaaS companies. Notable investments include London-based Happl, an employee benefits platform; Dublin-based Tipple, which assists alcohol brands with direct-to-consumer sales; and New York-based Prospect, a platform designed to help individuals identify startups with high equity upside. Other portfolio companies mentioned are Falkin, Scalestack, and Clad Payments. More recently, in April 2026, Backfuture VC participated in a $500,000 investment round for Otto Sales AI, an AI-powered sales chief of staff platform.

The team at Backfuture VC, including General Partner Alex Theuma and Principal Kenneth K Thomas, emphasizes a founder-centric approach. Their collective expertise and the extensive network of experienced founders within their alliance are key components of their value proposition, enabling them to provide meaningful connections, unique insights, and transformative collaboration to their portfolio companies.