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Whoa Ventures
Whoa Ventures is an early stage seed firm that invests in companies that make them say "whoa". The firm has invested in more than 50 companies over the years...
Whoa Ventures
Whoa Ventures is an early stage seed firm that invests in companies that make them say "whoa". The firm has invested in more than 50 companies over the years and works with founders on introductions, hiring, fundraising, and strategy.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Francisco
Corporate office
San Francisco, CA, United States
Principals
Lou Dalrymple
Co-Founder/Partner
Zach Sherman
Co-Founder/Partner
Chris Smoak
Co-Founder/Partner
Frequently asked questions
What stage does Whoa Ventures target?
Whoa Ventures invests at the seed and pre-seed stages, providing first institutional capital to early-stage software and internet startups. The firm's position is at the very front of the formation curve, before traditional Series A firms engage. No later-stage or growth-equity vehicles are publicly associated with the firm.
Where does Whoa Ventures invest geographically?
The firm's headquarters in San Francisco anchors a Bay Area-focused investment strategy, the most concentrated venture market in the world. While the firm can invest nationally, its sourcing networks and proximity to founder ecosystems suggest disproportionate activity in Northern California.
Is Whoa Ventures raising or deploying a current fund?
As of mid-2026, no regulatory filing, press report, or firm announcement confirms an active fundraise or recent final close. The firm has not publicized a fund vintage, target size, or limited-partner roster through standard industry channels, making its current deployment status opaque.
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