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Early-stage capital plus active hiring, GTM, and follow-on support for founders worldwide
Based in Palo Alto,
California
California
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Our strategy
From Seed to Harvest: Cultivating Profits in Early-Stage Venture
Pre-seed
Seed
Series A
OUR Approach
We invest early, stay engaged through each milestone, and cultivate our portfolio from first check to successful exit
OUr funds
Three specialized funds, one philosophy
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CARROT VC / FINTECH FUND
ESTIMATED FUND SIZE:
$80,000,000
Risk appetite:
4/10
Annual management fee:
2%
Success fee:
20%
Target circle:
8 years
Investment per company:
$1,000,000–25,000,000
Minimum investment ticket:
$1,000,000
Limited Partner's ticket:
FROM $500,000
FINTECH INFRASTRUCTURE
60% US,
40% worldwide
40% worldwide
Target sectors:
Fintech infrastructure, BaaS platforms, licensed digital banks and EMIs, and stablecoin/blockchain infrastructure ventures.
Fintech infrastructure, BaaS platforms, licensed digital banks and EMIs, and stablecoin/blockchain infrastructure ventures.
CARROT VC // AI FUND
ESTIMATED FUND SIZE:
$70,000,000
Risk appetite:
6/10
Annual management fee:
2%
Success fee:
20%
Target circle:
8 years
Investment per company:
$500,000–5,000,000
Minimum investment ticket:
$500,000
Limited Partner's ticket:
FROM $500,000
AI INFRASTRUCTURE
55% US, 45% worldwide
Target sectors:
AI infrastructure, compute and data platforms, applied AI ventures, and robotics technologies.
AI infrastructure, compute and data platforms, applied AI ventures, and robotics technologies.
CARROT VC /// WEB3 FUND
ESTIMATED FUND SIZE:
$50,000,000
Risk appetite:
8/10
Annual management fee:
3%
Success fee:
30%
Target circle:
8 years
Investment per company:
$1,000,000–12,000,000
Minimum investment ticket:
$1,000,000
Limited Partner's ticket:
FROM $1,000,000
WEB3 BUSINESSES
50% US, 50% worldwide
Target sectors:
Web3 infrastructure, MiCA/GENIUS-compliant stablecoin issuers, cross-border and on-chain payment providers, and digital asset acquiring solutions.
Web3 infrastructure, MiCA/GENIUS-compliant stablecoin issuers, cross-border and on-chain payment providers, and digital asset acquiring solutions.
HOW WE WORK
We Lead Rounds and Open Doors
We are committed to fostering the growth of startups by acting as a primary investor and assisting them in securing the necessary capital.
If a project resonates with us, we leverage our extensive network of funds in Silicon Valley to arrange crucial meetings and forge valuable partnerships.
Founder PerspectivE
At CARROT, we accelerate innovation by investing in the foundational layers of finance and technology — fintech, infrastructure banking, and AI. From Palo Alto, we have a front-row seat to the future. Like those who sold shovels in the gold rush, we invest in the tools, platforms, and systems that enable others to build the next wave of innovation."
— Dmitrijs Stals
CARROT VC Founder
CARROT VC Founder
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Suite 577
1950 University Ave
Palo Alto
California 94303
1950 University Ave
Palo Alto
California 94303
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