A next-generation venture firm.
We help talented founding teams reach the next level: value-focused seed investments, bespoke acceleration through our NextUp model, and strategic partnerships that open the door to pilots, investments and M&A.
Every step of the climb.
- 1
Acceleration stage
Pre-launch and early seed
Capture cash-free equity early through NextUp, our bespoke accelerator model.
- 2
Direct investment
Pre-seed to Series A
Initial or follow-on checks to close rounds across both venture and consumer theses. Our early-stage sweet spot: the same great valuations, faster exit timelines and less investment risk.
- 3
Syndicate deals
High-growth companies
Larger SPVs that invest in companies in a high-growth period with high exit potential, and deepen our position in the strongest portfolio companies.
- 4
Follow-on and new deals
Series B+
Strategic investments to scale.
“We built LvlUp to be the investor we wished we had: one that’s deeply involved, globally connected, and genuinely invested in founder success.”
Brandon Maier and Aaron Golbin, founders
When LvlUp invests, founders gain access to an environment built to nurture them: funding and tangible resources, a real-world curriculum, and a thriving online and in-person community.
We combine the knowledge of a seasoned core team and industry-specific titans who built companies from zero to one, and work closely with portfolio companies from early stage to finding their Series A lead.
Track record.
Raised to date by portfolio founders
Industries
Continents
Women and POC founders
Corporate and investment partners
Scouts, fellows, partners and associates
- 2023
LvlUp Ventures is founded
Brandon Maier and Aaron Golbin start backing and deeply supporting founders across every stage, geography and industry.
- 2025
Ranked #7 most active VC firm globally
PitchBook ranks LvlUp the seventh most active venture firm in the world, after the firm grew to 10+ funds and programs and over 1,000 startups.
- 2025
15,000+ applications
More than 15,000 founders apply in a single year, feeding a sourcing funnel LvlUp describes as top-ranked.
- 2026
1,000 first checks
The First Check Fund sets out to make 1,000 investments of up to $10K at idea stage.
Milestones are limited to dated facts published by LvlUp Ventures. The firm has also received a Rising Star Award.
Hubs around the world.
Middle East Investment Hub
Bringing LvlUp’s capital, network and operating infrastructure to the region, from Dubai.
Europe Investment Hub
Bringing LvlUp’s capital, network and operating infrastructure to Europe, from Paris.
Invest with us.
With over 15,000 applications in 2025, LvlUp has built a top-ranked sourcing funnel. Combining early-stage acceleration with mature seed investments, value-add mentorship and follow-on SPVs, it aims to maximise upside and shorten the path to returns.
Ready when you are.
Let’s level up.
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