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The Aligned Fund
Ariel Winton-Jones runs The Aligned Fund as a solo GP, making a handful of high-conviction bets on B2B services-as-software founders.
The Aligned Fund
Making select high-conviction bets on exceptional services-as-software founders.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
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AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
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Corporate office
United States
Principals
Ariel Winton-Jones
Solo GP
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at The Aligned Fund?
Ariel Winton-Jones operates as the firm's solo general partner and makes all investment decisions. She has no investment committee, which allows her to move quickly and commit fully to founders without needing group approval.
What does The Aligned Fund mean by 'services-as-software'?
The firm targets B2B companies that combine technology with service delivery, where software enables and scales a service rather than operating as a standalone SaaS product. It looks for early signs of product-market fit, specifically customers who speak passionately about the product's impact.
How does The Aligned Fund source its deals?
Winton-Jones prefers to engage founders well before a fundraise, building relationships through strategic advice, candidate introductions, and founder-community access. Her network from True Ventures, OpenView, and Dorm Room Fund provides a proprietary origination channel for early-stage services-as-software companies.
What investment stages does The Aligned Fund target?
The firm leads rounds at the very earliest stage of institutional capital, saying it is 'not picky about the letter on the round.' It invests when a company shows initial customer validation, typically pre-Series A or at an early institutional round.
How many investments does The Aligned Fund make each year?
The firm describes itself as making 'only a few bets a year' and operating with utmost conviction. It has not disclosed a fixed annual target, prioritizing quality and depth of engagement over portfolio volume.
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