Outsiders Fund
Outsiders Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2020 by Austin McChord and Theodore Seem. The firm focuses on investing in founders who bring unique perspectives to disrupt traditional industries through technology. Outsiders Fund aims to identify value creation opportunities in sectors often overlooked by conventional venture capital due to their lack of hype. The firm provides venture capital investment along with strategic guidance and operational support to help accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies. It primarily invests in Seed and Series A
Investing activity
Outsiders Fund appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the AI Lounge deals desk. The rounds are mostly Pre-seed, with a median round size of $2M. The most recent is Emphere (Pre-seed, $2.1M, Jun 2026).
Outsiders Fund most often invests alongside AI2 Incubator, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about Outsiders Fund
What AI companies has Outsiders Fund invested in?
Outsiders Fund's AI investments include Emphere. The 1 round on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is Outsiders Fund based?
Outsiders Fund is based in New York, New York, United States.
What stage does Outsiders Fund invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, Outsiders Fund has invested at Pre-seed, with a median round of $2M.
Who does Outsiders Fund co-invest with?
Outsiders Fund's most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are AI2 Incubator (1 deal).
How can founders reach Outsiders Fund?
Founders on AI Lounge can see Outsiders Fund'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 Outsiders Fund to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.