Outliers Fund
Overview
Outliers Fund is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by individuals from MIT. It backs scientist-led ventures, focusing on turning science fiction concepts into scientific facts through research and investment. The firm operates with a collective intelligence model, leveraging a community of over 100 members. It has a strong focus on Web3, blockchain, and deep tech, with its third fund being deployed on the Ethereum blockchain as a venture DAO.
Portfolio Companies
11
Website
outliers.fundInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent Analog | Jan 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Analog | Jan 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Bitlight Labs | Sep 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Cork Protocol | Sep 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| SONEX | Jan 2025 | Seed | Lead |
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Key People
Jacob Cole
Venture Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Outliers Fund based?
Outliers Fund is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States.
When was Outliers Fund founded?
Founding year information for Outliers Fund is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Outliers Fund have?
Outliers Fund has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Outliers Fund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Agent Analog, Analog, Bitlight Labs, Cork Protocol, SONEX.
What was Outliers Fund's most recent investment shown here?
Outliers Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Bitlight Labs in 2025.
What sectors does Outliers Fund focus on?
Outliers Fund focuses on Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Crypto & Web3, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Outliers Fund focus on?
Outliers Fund typically invests at the Early stage.