S16vc - Founders For Founders Fund

Russia · Venture Capital & Private Equity

S16VC is a global early-stage venture capital fund founded in 2020 and based in Palo Alto, California, with additional locations in Los Altos Hills and Moscow. The fund focuses on investing in technology-related sectors, primarily targeting seed to round-A investments across Europe and the United States. Co-founded by Oleg Bibergan, Alex Shamis, and Andrey Khusid, S16VC emphasizes a "founders for founders" approach. The fund utilizes a decentralized community and a "credible referral" system to source and assess startups. With a network of over 150 founder-LPs and backing from top-tier institutions like Sequoia Capital, S16VC provides hands-on support, playbooks, and operational guidance to mission-driven founders. It has invested in over 70 companies, managing more than $100 million in assets across two closed funds. S16VC is dedicated to empowering early-stage technology startups through financial backing and a collaborative community.