Last updated:
April 25, 2025
2016
Founded
69
Investments
Offices
Venture Fund
Investor Type
Defy.vc is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Woodside, California, founded in 2016 by Neil Sequeira and Trae Vassallo. The firm focuses on seed and Series A investments, aiming to support companies as they mature and scale into industry leaders. With over 50 years of combined venture experience, the team has a strong track record of helping entrepreneurs grow companies from inception through exit.
Defy.vc invests across diverse sectors, including enterprise SaaS, fintech, AI, healthcare, marketplaces, and consumer-oriented businesses. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, working closely with founders during critical phases of development, especially after initial seed funding. In February 2023, Defy.vc closed its third fund at $300 million, following the close of its second fund at $262 million in May 2019.
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Software
E-Commerce
Fashion
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Marketing (MarTech)
HR Tech
San Mateo
San Francisco
Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
United States