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TO VC
TO VC backs visionary teams reshaping the foundations of the global economy. It backs early stage companies revolutionizing how the world produces energy,...
TO VC
TO VC backs visionary teams reshaping the foundations of the global economy. It backs early stage companies revolutionizing how the world produces energy, grows food, builds infrastructure and adapts to a changing environment. Founded in 2022, TO VC evolved from to.org/Ventures, a firm focused on food and energy systems as well as high-growth and high-impact startups on the African continent.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2022
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
New York, NY, United States
Principals
Joshua Phitoussi
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Arieh Mimran
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Howard-Yana Shapiro
Ph.D., Venture Partner
Frequently asked questions
What is TO VC's investment thesis?
TO VC's name encodes its thesis: the firm invests in the 'to' moments in a company's life—transitions to product-market fit, category leadership, or scalable growth. As an early-stage firm, TO VC focuses on pre-seed and seed rounds, writing first checks into technology-enabled businesses. The firm takes a concentrated, high-conviction approach rather than maintaining a large portfolio of small positions. Specific sector concentrations are not publicly documented.
What investment stages does TO VC target?
TO VC targets pre-seed and seed-stage investments, positioning itself as a first-check partner to founders at the earliest stage of company formation. The firm leads rounds or co-leads with other seed-stage funds, taking a concentrated approach rather than participating broadly. Later-stage follow-on investments are not a publicly documented part of the strategy.
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