Village Global

Village Global is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, US, that has redefined the traditional venture capital model since its inception in 2017. Chaired by LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, the firm operates on a distinctive network-driven philosophy, often referred to as 'connected capital', to back innovative entrepreneurs from 'Day 0', meaning pre-revenue and even pre-product stages.

What sets Village Global apart is its unparalleled access to and involvement of a vast network of over 400 successful founders, operator angels, and luminary limited partners. This impressive roster includes tech titans such as Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg, who not only contribute capital but also provide invaluable mentorship, strategic advice, and introductions to portfolio companies. This decentralised decision-making process, where Network Leaders and operator-scouts help source and evaluate opportunities, allows for rapid investment decisions and the discovery of promising talent globally, regardless of their geographic location or industry vertical.

The firm primarily serves relentlessly resourceful founders focused on building fast-growing, venture-scale companies across all sectors and geographies. While sector-agnostic, their portfolio demonstrates investments in areas such as AI/ML, enterprise software, fintech, healthcare, consumer applications, developer tools, aerospace/defense, edtech, climate tech, B2B, B2C, and supply chain technology. Village Global invests in pre-seed and seed rounds, with a typical check size ranging from AUD 725,000 to AUD 4,350,000.

Key achievements include managing over AUD 725 million in assets under management and having made over 346 total investments since its founding. Their portfolio boasts 9 unicorns and 22 acquisitions, with companies collectively raising approximately AUD 14.5 billion in follow-on funding from other top-tier venture capitalists. Village Global also offers structured support programs like Velocity, a bespoke pre-seed accelerator with an AI track, providing capital, compute resources, peer cohorts, and extensive network access.

The leadership team includes Chairman Reid Hoffman, General Partners Amrit Rao, Anne Dwane, and Ben Casnocha, and Partner Emeritus Erik Torenberg. They are all experienced entrepreneurs, operators, and investors who are deeply committed to fostering an ecosystem where founders can thrive through unparalleled community and mentorship.