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Vela Partners

113 Park Ln, West Harrison, New York, 10604, United States

Overview

Product-led and AI-powered venture capital firm.

Founded

2017

Deals ยท 12mo

2

Links

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Stage focus

Seed
Series A

Geographic focus

Japan
United States

Sector focus

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
B2B
Developer Tools
Machine Learning
...

Investment portfolio

20rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
RadiantOps
Sep 2026Participated
$7 MSeed
ReFiBuy
May 2026Participated
$14 MSeed
Bito
May 2025Led
$6 MSeed
Auxia
Mar 2025Participated
$24 MSeries A
Vieu
Oct 2024Participated
$11 MSeed
Cartken
Jul 2024Participated
$10 MOther Equity
Goooods
Apr 2024Participated
$4 MOther Equity
Nominal
Mar 2024Participated
$9 MSeed
LeakSignal
Mar 2024Participated
$2 MSeed
Base Operations
Dec 2023Participated
$9 MSeries A
Lightup
Aug 2023Participated
$9 MSeries A
Axiom Cloud
Jan 2023Participated
$7 MSeries A
RadiantOps
Sep 2026Participated
$7 MSeed
ReFiBuy
May 2026Participated
$14 MSeed
Bito
May 2025Led
$6 MSeed
Auxia
Mar 2025Participated
$24 MSeries A
Vieu
Oct 2024Participated
$11 MSeed
Cartken
Jul 2024Participated
$10 MOther Equity
Goooods
Apr 2024Participated
$4 MOther Equity
Nominal
Mar 2024Participated
$9 MSeed
LeakSignal
Mar 2024Participated
$2 MSeed
Base Operations
Dec 2023Participated
$9 MSeries A
Lightup
Aug 2023Participated
$9 MSeries A
Axiom Cloud
Jan 2023Participated
$7 MSeries A
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Deal Distribution

Vela Partners: 20 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
Vela Partners: 20 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed19
Series A16
Other Equity12

Monthly Deal Activity

Vela Partners: 20 deals are recorded across 81 months.All available history.
Vela Partners: 20 deals are recorded across 81 months. All available history
MonthDeals
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Sector Breakdown

Vela Partners: Enterprise Software is the largest displayed sector by deal count (10 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Vela Partners: Enterprise Software is the largest displayed sector by deal count (10 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Enterprise Software10
AI & Machine Learning10
Networks, Cloud & Communication7
Developer Tools5
Data, Analytics & IT4
Hardware & Robotics2
Cybersecurity & Privacy2
E-Commerce & Retail2
Social & Community Platforms1
Consumer & Lifestyle1
Marketing & Advertising1
Media & Entertainment1
Space & Frontier Tech1

Deal Size Distribution

Vela Partners: 20 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Vela Partners: 20 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M5
$5M-$10M9
$10M-$25M6
$25M-$50M0
$50M-$100M0
$100M-$250M0
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

Vela Partners: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (16 deals).All available history.

Top 4 of 4 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

Vela Partners: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (16 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
United States16
Japan2
Singapore1
South Korea1
Vela Partners: 20 co-investors are shown, with Incubate Fund sharing 8 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Shows up to 20 co-investors ranked by shared deals. Deals may be shared with multiple funds, so rows overlap. Capital is total round size, not fund cheque size.

Vela Partners: 20 co-investors are shown, with Incubate Fund sharing 8 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Incubate Fund8
468 Capital2
Artisanal Ventures2
Craft Ventures2
CRV2
Incubate Fund US2
Leadout Capital2
Momenta2
Shasta Ventures2
XTech Ventures2
Alliance Holdings1
Andreessen Horowitz1
Angel Bridge1
Artifact Capital1
Bling Capital1
Blu Ventures1
Blue Bear Capital1
Blue Ivy Ventures1
Commerce Ventures1
Cota Capital1

Investment Strategy

Vela Partners: Led accounts for 15% and participating for 85% of round participation.All available history.
Vela Partners: Led accounts for 15% and participating for 85% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led315%
Participating1785%
Vela Partners: Single-lead accounts for 67% and co-led for 33% of lead dynamics.All available history.
Vela Partners: Single-lead accounts for 67% and co-led for 33% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead267%
Co-led133%

Team

Baris Yesugey

Limited Partner

Fuat Alican

Co-founder, General Partner

Yigit Ihlamur

Co-founder, General Partner