defy.vc
About defy.vc
The Lounge deals desk lists one AI round for defy.vc: a Seed round of $8.5M in ChampAI, dated May 2026. The firm's own description of its AI thesis was not available in the research for this profile, so this section does not describe how it selects AI companies.
- ChampAI: Seed round of $8.5M, May 2026, as listed on the Lounge deals desk
Investing activity
defy.vc appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the AI Lounge deals desk. The rounds are mostly Seed, with a median round size of $9M. The most recent is ChampAI (Seed, $8.5M, May 2026).
defy.vc most often invests alongside Redpoint Ventures, SV Angel, JJ Zhuang and Max Mullen, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about defy.vc
Where is defy.vc based?
defy.vc is headquartered in Woodside, California, United States, according to its Lounge listing.
What stages does defy.vc invest in?
Its Lounge profile tags the firm with Seed and Series A, and it describes itself as a venture capital firm. Public check sizes were not found.
Which AI company has defy.vc recently backed?
The most recent AI round on the Lounge deals desk is a $8.5M Seed round in ChampAI, dated May 2026.
Does defy.vc publish its check sizes?
No public check sizes were found in the research for this profile, so founders should confirm terms directly with the firm.
Where can I find defy.vc online?
The firm's website is defy.vc and its LinkedIn company page is linkedin.com/company/defy-vc. No X account was confirmed.
What AI companies has defy.vc invested in?
defy.vc's AI investments include ChampAI. The 1 round on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
What stage does defy.vc invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, defy.vc has invested at Seed, with a median round of $9M.
Who does defy.vc co-invest with?
defy.vc's most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are Redpoint Ventures (1 deal), SV Angel (1 deal), JJ Zhuang (1 deal) and Max Mullen (1 deal).
How can founders reach defy.vc?
Founders on AI Lounge can see defy.vc's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add defy.vc to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.