We're a venture capital firm headquartered in Los Angeles, specializing in early-stage investments. Focused primarily on PreSeed and Seed stage ventures, we provide capital and comprehensive support to help empower startups to turn visionary ideas into thriving enterprises. We operate with a founder-centric ethos, and prioritize aligning our investments, network, and advice with the distinctive needs and aspirations of each portfolio company.
Our investment philosophy is to back resilient entrepreneurs who tackle hard problems head-on. We seek out founders characterized by their resourcefulness, tenacity, and innovative spirit. We like people who have done their homework. Ideal candidates should have not just an innovative new idea, but also experience, a strong team, and validation indicative of the startup's potential.
Keith Dartley is an experienced entrepreneur with extensive experience in the textile industry. He founded and has led Swisstex Direct since 2005 and is passionate about identifying new business opportunities, building partnerships and creating innovative solutions.
Nick Lockett has over 10 years of entrepreneurial and tech experience. He has founded several startups, worked in the healthcare, data, and e-commerce industries, and regularly mentors other early-stage entrepreneurs.
nick at thestairs dot vc
The Stairs Ventures
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