LvlUp Ventures

20/08/2026

🚀 Introducing VCR x LvlUp First Check Fund

We’re excited to launch a new initiative where select group of our strongest Scouts & Dealflow Partners will have the ability to deploy capital directly on behalf of the LvlUp First Check Fund into founders and companies they believe in.

This is a big step for our Venture Capitalist In Residence (Scout) Program.

Through this new program, a select group of VCR Dealflow Partners will have the opportunity to source, evaluate, and make investments into promising early-stage startups through the First Check Fund.

We’re excited to have an incredible group of select Dealflow Partners making investments.

Amari Fields, Benny Manasherov, Dani Vaughn, Deepak Peschard, J.D. Smith, Moshe Druion, Sanjana Raheja

The goal is bigger than simply creating another dealflow channel.

We’re giving our strongest dealflow partners the opportunity to become angel investors through our capital — turning the relationships they’ve already built with exceptional founders into the ability to back them with funding.

More great founders deserve a first check. We’re building a network to help make that happen. 🚀

17/08/2026

Every week, LvlUp has the opportunity to back founders building across industries, markets, and stages.

Last week’s investments spanned fintech, B2B SaaS, health and medtech, industrial tech, and Al, a snapshot of just how wide the LvIUp ecosystem reaches.

Here’s a look back at last week’s investments and the founders we’re proud to support.

Congratulations to every team, we’re excited to be part of your journey.

06/01/2026

NYC Founders & Investors — mark your calendar.

On February 26th, we’re bringing together 150+ top Tech & CPG founders, investors, and operators in New York City for a curated night of real networking, brand discovery, and meaningful conversations.

This isn’t a massive conference or a noisy happy hour. It’s an intentionally curated room designed to spark real relationships and deal flow.

What to expect:
🔹 A curated mix of Tech & CPG founders and investors
🔹 Brand tastings + product demos from emerging consumer brands
🔹 Open bar & elevated food
🔹 A professional yet relaxed NYC atmosphere
🔹 Conversations that actually lead to follow-ups and partnerships

Whether you’re fundraising, investing, or scaling a consumer brand, this is the room you want to be in.

📍 New York City (private venue — shared with approved attendees)
📅 Thursday, February 26th
👔 Smart casual

Proud to be hosting this event in partnership with Shopline and Efficient Capital Labs (ECL).
🔹 Shopline — the modern commerce platform powering fast-growing DTC brands with storefront customization, omnichannel commerce, and integrated logistics to help brands scale smarter and sell everywhere.

🔹 Efficient Capital Labs (ECL) — providing founder-friendly, non-dilutive growth capital to help tech and services companies scale without giving up equity.

👇 Founders & investors | Register Below | Spots are limited and attendance is curated.
https://www.lvlup.vc/events/nyc-founder-investor-networking-event-tech-cpg-february-26th

Join top Tech and CPG founders and investors in NYC for a curated night of networking, brand tastings, food, and great conversations—designed to spark real relationships and deal flow.

05/01/2026

🚀 2026 starts now — and we’re actively investing.

As the new year begins, we’re opening the door for founders building the next generation of category-defining companies.

LvlUp Ventures is investing from Pre-Seed through Series A and beyond across our platform, including:

🔹 LvlUp Ventures Seed Fund
🔹 AI Fund
🔹 E-Commerce Ecosystem Builders Fund
🔹 CPG Fund
🔹 LvlUp Labs
🔹 B2B SaaS Accel Venture Debt Fund
🔹 CPG Accel Venture Debt Fund
🔹 …and more specialized funds launching throughout 2026

👉 Apply for funding and let us help you take the next step.
https://www.lvlup.vc/apply/funding-application