The Venture Collective

The Venture Collective (TVC) is an early-stage venture firm that empowers founders who are transforming legacy industries. The firm is backed by world-class entrepreneurs and business leaders, investing capital, time, and network into highly defensible, fast-growing companies with the potential to solve global challenges. TVC focuses on purpose-driven solutions across various sectors, including deep tech, climate tech, biotech, and digital infrastructure, aiming to generate both significant financial returns and positive societal impact.

Founded in 2019 by Nicholas Shekerdemian and Gina Shekerdemian, The Venture Collective was established with a mission to bridge the funding gap for underrepresented founders. The firm operates with a support-first, milestone-driven approach, providing personalized assistance to help companies navigate the challenging early stages of development. They emphasize investing early with conviction and doubling down based on milestones rather than time, positioning themselves as a founder-aligned investor.

The Venture Collective's portfolio includes companies such as Infogrid, HelixNano, Builder.ai, and Endpoint Health. Their investment interests span a wide range, including data-powered software for personalized care delivery, novel therapeutics, AI-driven discovery engines, next-generation agriculture and farming innovation, sustainable materials, computing advancement, aerospace & defense, and digital infrastructure for consumer/SMB enablement. The firm actively seeks out businesses that contribute to people living longer, healthier lives, a planet that can stand the test of time, and a society where innovation reaches everyone.

The team at The Venture Collective comprises experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds, including venture investors, ex-founders, and investment management executives. Founding Partners Nicholas Shekerdemian (2x Founder, Thiel Fellow, YC alum) and Gina Shekerdemian (Director at BlackRock, Forbes 30 Under 30) lead the firm. The team also includes partners like Stephanie Sarelakos (founding member of Walmart eCommerce Incubator) and General Partner Cat Middleton (Partner at Primary Ventures), alongside an Executive in Residence, Nicole Seligman (Board Member at OpenAI and Intuitive Machines), and various principals and advisors with expertise from organizations like Sony Corporation of America, Moelis & Co, and AstraZeneca.