Atypical Ventures

Atypical is a window into worlds most will never see. We invest in 'plausible science fiction'—technical solutions that feel like magic. We are specialists in ideas that are too big to fit through the door and help founders turn breakthrough innovations into transformative, enduring businesses.

Atypical Ventures, founded in 2019 by Sequoia Capital veteran Jennifer Fonstad, is an early-stage venture capital firm based primarily in San Francisco. With a $50 million inaugural fund, we focus on seed and Series A investments in ambitious technology startups across sectors like enterprise software, fintech, and healthcare tech. Known for founder-first approach, Atypical aims to be a valuable partner, offering not just capital but also strategic guidance to help innovative "too big to fit through the door" ideas flourish.