Valkyrie is a solo GP venture fund founded by Beth Turner, formerly a managing partner at SV Angel. Based in the United States, Valkyrie brings a fast, conviction-led model to early-stage investing, targeting high-impact startups across AI, infrastructure, and critical industries. The fund combines Turner's deep network, rapid execution style, and track record of unicorn investments to back the next generation of breakthrough founders.
Valkyrie invests in startups building applied AI, AI infrastructure, and technologies for critical systems, including sectors like nuclear energy, chips, and grid technology. The firm is stage-focused but sector-fluid, backing deep technical and systems-level companies from the start.
Valkyrie launched its debut fund, Valkyrie Fund I, in May 2025 with $45 million in capital. The raise was completed in just five weeks, with LPs including SV Angel founder Ron Conway, Jack Dorsey (Block), Marc Andreessen (a16z), and VMware cofounder Diane Greene. Valkyrie Fund I aims to back roughly 80 companies over a two-year period, mainly through pre-seed and seed checks ranging from $250K up.
As of December 2025, Turner has already invested in about 20 companies, including Icarus, an autonomous drone startup; ACRONYM, a sales software startup; Periodic Labs, an AI scientist platform; and several stealth companies in chip manufacturing, energy systems, robotics, and data center security. The fund is structured for speed, trust, and high-frequency collaboration.
Leadership
Valkyrie is led solely by Beth Turner, an experienced investor known for her role at SV Angel, where she helped back over 40 startups that went on to become unicorns. Turner’s background combines science, operations, and a high-speed deal execution style, with deep relationships across the tech ecosystem.
Investment Strategy
Valkyrie writes small early checks and aims to be the first call for founders in moments of traction or challenge. Turner invests quickly, often before product or traction, and provides strategic support through fundraising, networking, and guidance. The strategy is built on trust, speed, and a non-controlling approach—Turner doesn’t take board seats and frequently co-invests alongside firms like SV Angel and BoxGroup.
Notable Investments
Turner’s new fund includes Icarus, ACRONYM, Periodic Labs, and several high-tech startups still in stealth. Her prior investment work includes OpenAI, ElevenLabs, and Flock Safety.
Notable Exits
As Valkyrie Fund I was launched in 2025, no exits have yet been disclosed. However, Turner’s portfolio from her SV Angel days includes multiple unicorns and high-growth companies, suggesting a strong pipeline.
Other
Turner’s personal story and investing style make Valkyrie unique: nimble, deeply founder-aligned, and respected across the early-stage VC landscape.
Her rapid pace, high-touch support, and elite LP base make Valkyrie a serious force in pre-product, founder-first investing.
She intentionally keeps the fund lightweight and collaborative, positioning it as a trusted ally rather than a gatekeeper.
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