The goal?
To back rebellious founders/artists who build differently
To be a sanctuary for founders who win their way
As a non-traditional investor myself, this XIR vibe hits home.
🔸 Fund Dynamics
– Stage: Pre-seed & Seed
– Check sizes: $500K-2M
– Pace: Only 4-5 investments/year
🔸 Investment Focus:
Sector agnostic, backing:
– Technical founders with creative vision
– Companies that can scale efficiently
– Teams who need less capital to win
– Products built with extraordinary craft
🔸 What makes them different:
– Small, intentional bets (4-5/year max)
– Longer building timelines
– Focus on sustainable growth
– Partners who understand creative process
– Zero pressure to raise massive rounds
🔸 Their Ideal Founder
– Sees company building as craft
– Wants sustainable over hyper-growth
– Can do more with less capital
– Values creative independence
– Builds with obsessive detail
"We're looking for rare companies that can do amazing things with small amounts of capital - as little as $500K to start.
These founders exist, but they're not easy to find."
For questions: Connect with Nicholas Chirls
Jonathan (Love) Wu | or Mackenzie Regent
Email: [email protected]
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