VC firm
Henson Venture Partners
- Investor type
- VC
- Investing status
- Activeas of 2026-09-21Source (opens in a new tab)
- Headquarters
- New York City, United States
- Check size
- $10,000 to $500,000Source (opens in a new tab)
- Legal name
- Ember Venture Capital, LLC
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About
Henson Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in founders at the seed and pre-seed stages.
Investment approach
- Thesis
- We believe entrepreneurs are the ultimate agents of transformational change across the global economy. Our mission is to back founders who are building the next generation of category leaders, companies that fundamentally improve how people live, work, and connect.Source (opens in a new tab)
- Leads rounds
- Yes
- Lead policy
- Yes. We lead and co-lead pre-seed and seed rounds, which is unusual for a fund writing first checks. If you have revenue and cannot find a lead, that is the situation we are built for.
- Takes board seats
- Sometimes
- Board policy
- We evaluate this on a case-by-case basis, but we typically seek observer rights rather than formal board seats for seed-stage investments.
- Eligibility
- US-based companies. At least $1,000 in MRR or 100 paying customers. Companies outside the US. At least $10,000 in MRR. We invest internationally, but the bar is higher. Every company. A revenue-generating SaaS or AI component at the core of the business. The industry is open. The software engine is not optional.
- Traction requirement
- US-based companies need at least $1,000 in MRR or 100 paying customers. Companies outside the US need at least $10,000 in MRR.
- Investing status notes
- We Write Your First Check.
Locations
- Headquarters
- New York City, United States
Programs
- Accelerator
- Incubation Program (opens in a new tab)
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