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Overview

Notation Capital is a pre-seed venture capital firm based in Brooklyn, New York, recognized as the first dedicated pre-seed fund in NYC. It invests in product-obsessed founding teams from day zero, typically leading first rounds with check sizes of $100K-$1M in sectors including AI, fintech, web3/crypto, health, logistics, and generalist areas across the USA. The firm operates as a community of founders, advisors, LPs, and network members, providing hands-on support without a strict thesis.

History

Notation Capital was founded in 2015 by partners including Alex Lines and Nicholas Chirls. It established itself as the first dedicated pre-seed fund in New York City, based in Brooklyn, focusing on technical founders at company creation. Key activities include leading pre-seed and seed rounds, with investments in diverse sectors like healthcare, logistics, and AI.

Notable Products

nTopology - Engineering software for advanced manufacturing, enabling innovative design solutions.
Clay CRM - Tool designed to help users remember professional contacts, enhancing networking capabilities.

Reputation

Notation Capital is perceived positively by early-stage founders for its hands-on day-zero support and flexibility in investing across evolving categories without a rigid thesis. Professionals note its niche as NYC's first pre-seed fund and community-oriented approach involving portfolio founders and advisors. Specific criticisms are not widely documented in available sources.

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