Essence VC
Overview
Essence VC is a Seattle-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests in infrastructure, enterprise, and developer tools startups founded by deeply technical individuals.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modal Labs, Inc. | Sep 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Genmo | Oct 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Kite AI | Sep 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Fiddler | Dec 2024 | Series B Extension | Co-investor |
| Cline | Jul 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Timothy Chen
Managing Partner
Timothy Chen
Managing Partner
Timothy Chen
Managing Partner
Kaitlyn Henry
Venture Partner
Ibby Syed
Angel Investor
Bernard Liang
Limited Partner
Chad Sanderson
Limited Partner
Patrick Thompson
Limited Partner
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Essence VC based?
Essence VC is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.
When was Essence VC founded?
Essence VC was founded in 2019.
How many portfolio companies does Essence VC have?
Essence VC has 58 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Essence VC's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Modal Labs, Inc., Genmo, Kite AI, Fiddler, Cline.
What was Essence VC's most recent investment shown here?
Essence VC's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Modal Labs, Inc. in 2025.
What sectors does Essence VC focus on?
Essence VC focuses on Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Essence VC focus on?
Essence VC typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Essence VC's AUM?
Essence VC's assets under management are estimated between $76.0M and $76.0M.