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Designer Fund

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Kingmaker Tier: 88 out of 100

  • Biotech & therapeutics
  • Carbon & climate software
  • Care delivery & digital health
  • Clean energy & storage
  • Health IT
  • Medical devices & diagnostics
  • Mental health & wellness
  • Sustainable materials & circular economy
  • Women's & family health
  • Pre seed
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • Climate positive
  • Social impact
  • VC
  • B2B
  • B2C
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
Legal name
Designer Fund, LLC
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Record updated 18 September 2026

About

Designer Fund invests in early stage tech companies that use design to improve health, sustainability, or prosperity for all people.

Investment approach

Thesis
Designer Fund invests in early-stage tech companies using design to improve health, sustainability, and prosperity for all. We focus on companies at Pre-seed through Series A stages where exceptional design can create meaningful competitive advantages.Source (opens in a new tab)
Reserves policy
We aim to be one of the most valuable investors on your cap table and earn the right to continue investing in your company from Pre-seed stage through Series B.
Eligibility
Early stage startups, Pre-seed to Series A; Companies working to improve health, climate, or prosperity for all; Mission-driven founders who value design; Products that are 10x better compared to alternatives; Multi-billion dollar addressable markets with poor user experiences
Investing status notes
We invest in early stage startups and help them succeed with design across their team, product and brand.

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