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Chalfen Ventures
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Chalfen Ventures backs software startups aiming to grow and dominate new and often unusual markets. The firm invests primarily in early-stage software and data businesses, with a specific focus on sectors such as SaaS and AI. Mike Chalfen operates as a solo VC, providing high-touch, low-ego support to European early-stage entrepreneurs without partnership friction. The firm targets pre-seed, seed, and seed-plus stages, seeking companies with strong fundamentals that can achieve significant economic success over time. Chalfen Ventures often leads rounds but remains flexible to create the best possible syndicate for each company.
Notable quotes
“I invest in a small number of early stage b2b software businesses and I work hard with them. That's it. No FOMO or social proof. I do not follow the herd.”
“I operate solo: it reduces friction and keeps communication authentic. My partners are the founders who have chosen to work with me.”
“You know where you stand with me. Trust and transparency are all.”
Team
Mike Chalfen
Recent investments
Frequent co-investors
| VC firm | Deals together |
|---|---|
| 20VC | 3 |
| Speedinvest | 2 |
| K Fund | 2 |
| Begin Capital | 2 |
| CRV | 1 |
| Osage Venture Partners | 1 |
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