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Defy Partners

GeneralistSan Mateo, CA, United StatesActiveWebsiteLinkedIn
Stage FocusPre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
GeographyUS
TypeVC
Last Activity2026
Industry Focus
Industries
AIBlockchainBiotechDefenseRobotics
Technical BenchLimited
Investor TypeGeneralist
ExposureSome DeepTech Investments
Bio

Defy Partners (branded defy vc) is a San Mateo, California early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2016, led by a partner team that includes Neil Sequeira, Medha Agarwal, Adam Park and Amy Yin. It backs early-stage founders across consumer, enterprise SaaS, fintech and AI, describing itself as a partner for entrepreneurs building enduring companies rather than chasing hype.

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Avatar Robotics
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Hakimo
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Capchase
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Airspace Technologies

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