Slow Ventures

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Overview

Slow Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco that invests in technology companies at the intersection of science, society, and culture, with a portfolio of over 78 companies including Venmo, Airtable, and Slack.¹²⁴ The firm emphasizes direct investments in founders and creators through structured vehicles like C Corporations and revenue-share agreements, and is actively raising funds including a $60 million Creator Fund launched in 2025.¹³ It focuses on pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds across sectors such as AI, fintech, consumer tech, web3, and healthcare.¹²⁵

History

Slow Ventures was founded in 2009 by Dave Morin, a former Facebook executive, as a generalist early-stage VC firm.¹ It has grown to manage multiple funds, with 8 closed funds and 3 in market as of recent data, including the Slow Ventures Creator Fund I closed in February 2025.³ Key milestones include investments in high-profile startups like Venmo, Slack, Robinhood, and Airtable, achieving two unicorns, two IPOs, and 24 acquisitions.¹² The firm expanded into crypto, space, healthcare, and creator-led businesses, deploying over $500 million.¹²

Notable Products

Slow Ventures Creator Fund - $60 million fund launched in February 2025 to back creators building businesses via revenue-share agreements.¹
Slow Ventures Opportunity Fund III - Fund opened in December 2024 targeting early-stage opportunities.³

Reputation

Slow Ventures is perceived positively by industry professionals for its innovative investment structures, hands-on support to founders, and track record with exits like Slack and Postmates.¹² Enthusiasts note its leadership by former Facebook executives and focus on frontier sectors like crypto and AI as strengths.² It maintains a strong public profile through community engagement, though as a VC firm, it faces typical industry scrutiny on returns and selectivity.¹²

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