LvlUp Ventures
About LvlUp Ventures
LvlUp Ventures was founded in 2019, according to CB Insights. Crunchbase lists Brandon Maier as General Partner and Founder and reports that the firm has raised nine funds, the most recent being LvlUp Seed Fund II. Kevan Parang, listed by OpenVC as a scout, says he invests at pre-seed and seed in fintech, crypto, healthcare and AI.
The firm's own portfolio database tags several companies as AI. Ventra, a pre-seed company in the MENA region, sells a subscription AI platform that turns fragmented ecosystem data into decision intelligence for founders. StartupPal, a UK seed-stage company, runs a SaaS product that generates AI investor pitch scripts, market positioning and competitor analysis. VCMatch describes the firm as focused on AI/ML and enterprise SaaS at the pre-seed and seed stages.
The firm's site says it backs founders from first check to late stage. Altss describes it as investing from pre-seed to Series A and beyond. VCMatch, a third-party profile, lists AI/ML and enterprise SaaS checks of $250k to $10m at pre-seed and seed. The firm's B2B SaaS Non-Dilutive Fund page lists a financing range of $25K to $20M.
- Ventra: pre-seed, MENA; AI-powered decision intelligence platform for startup ecosystem data, sold by monthly subscription.
- StartupPal: seed, United Kingdom, listed 2024; SaaS for founders offering AI-generated investor pitch scripts and competitor analysis.
- INEVITABLE: seed, Europe, listed 2025; tagged AI and Media & Entertainment in the firm's portfolio database.
- cbinsights.com/company/lvlup-ventures
- altss.com/profile/lvlup-ventures
- crunchbase.com/organization/lvlup-ventures-db25/financial_details
- crunchbase.com/organization/lvlup-ventures-db25/profiles_and_contacts
- crunchbase.com/person/brandon-maier-2
- openvc.app/fund/LvlUp%20Ventures
- vcmatch.ai/investors/lvlup-ventures-2
- lvlup.vc/portfolio-company-database/ventra
Investing activity
LvlUp Ventures is listed on Lounge as a venture capital investor based in Los Angeles, United States. The deals desk records Series A and later AI rounds and seeds over $10M, so smaller checks may not show here yet.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about LvlUp Ventures
When was LvlUp Ventures founded?
CB Insights lists 2019 as the founding year. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles.
What stages does LvlUp Ventures invest in?
Third-party profiles describe investments from pre-seed to Series A and beyond. The firm says it backs founders from first check to late stage.
Does LvlUp Ventures invest in AI startups?
Yes. Its portfolio database tags companies such as Ventra and StartupPal as AI, and a scout lists AI among his focus areas.
How many funds does LvlUp Ventures manage?
Crunchbase reports nine funds, with LvlUp Seed Fund II as the most recent. Fund sizes are not public in the sources reviewed.
What check sizes does LvlUp Ventures write for AI companies?
VCMatch, a third-party profile, lists $250k to $10m for AI/ML and enterprise SaaS at pre-seed and seed. The firm has not confirmed this range in the sources reviewed.
Where is LvlUp Ventures based?
LvlUp Ventures is based in Los Angeles, United States.
How can founders reach LvlUp Ventures?
Founders on Lounge can see LvlUp Ventures's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add LvlUp Ventures to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.