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186 Ventures

186 Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders and companies with high growth potential. The firm provides capital, mentorship, strategic guidance, introductions, and operational support to startup founders.
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186 Ventures is a founder-first early-stage investment firm founded by former operators Giuseppe Stuto and Julian Fialkow, with Sophie Panarese serving as Operations Manager. The firm invests in ambitious startups across areas including AI, deep tech, gaming, fintech, healthcare, software, and Web3. In addition to funding, 186 Ventures supports portfolio companies with recruiting, go-to-market strategy, fundraising, operational guidance, mentorship, and access to its founder and investor network, primarily serving early-stage technology companies and their founders.