Long Journey Ventures

About

Long Journey Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 2019, specializing in early-stage investments across the United States. The firm embraces a unique culture with values like "Chase the magically weird," "Be a bubbe," and a "Chaotic Good" character alignment reminiscent of Dungeons & Dragons.

Investment Focus

Long Journey Ventures focuses on early-stage investments in sectors such as FinTech, AI, Blockchain, Crypto, and Data Services.

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Fund

Long Journey Ventures raised $181.8 million for its latest fund, announced on March 20, 2025. This brings the firm’s total capital raised to $450 million, having invested in approximately 130 companies to date.

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Leadership

Lee Jacobs: Co-Founder & Managing Partner. Lee has a background in supporting entrepreneurs, having advised AngelList and co-founded Edelweiss, a micro-fund focused on early-stage investments.
Cyan Banister: Co-Founder & General Partner. Cyan is an early-stage angel investor with experience at Founders Fund, investing in sectors ranging from job creation to innovative technology.
Arielle Zuckerberg: General Partner. Arielle has a background in product management and venture capital, previously working at Coatue and co-founding a clothing brand.

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Investment Strategy

Long Journey Ventures employs a "Federation of Angels/Operators" model, combining angel investing with operational expertise. This approach allows them to attract world-class talent as true partners while keeping their fund relatively small, ensuring founders receive support from experienced veterans with minimal dilution.

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Notable Investments

Some of Long Journey Ventures' notable investments include: