Partnering with founders building the future
Hess is an investment group focused on early to middle stage startups. We partner with exceptional entrepreneurs and provide strategic capital to help scale transformative companies.
Hess is an investment group that funds exceptional companies from their earliest stages through growth. We believe in building lasting partnerships with founders who are solving meaningful problems.
Our Focus Areas
Early Stage
We partner with founders at Seed and Series A, providing the capital and guidance needed to achieve product-market fit.
Growth Stage
Series B investments help proven teams scale their operations, expand into new markets, and accelerate growth.
Backing founders solving meaningful problems
We invest in companies at the intersection of technical innovation and large market opportunities. Our focus is on founders with unique insights and the ability to build category-defining businesses.
Founder-First Approach
We prioritize relationships and support founders through every stage of growth.
Strategic Capital
Beyond funding, we provide access to our network, expertise, and operational support.
Long-Term Partnership
We're committed partners from first check through exit and beyond.
Focus Sectors
Enterprise Software
B2B SaaS, developer tools, and productivity platforms transforming how businesses operate.
Artificial Intelligence
Applied AI and machine learning solutions across industries with defensible technology.
Financial Technology
Modern infrastructure and applications reimagining financial services.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Digital health solutions improving patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
Our Team
Experienced investors and operators backing the next generation of founders
Michael Hess
Managing Partner
20+ years in venture capital and private equity. Previously at Goldman Sachs and Sequoia Capital.
Sarah Chen
Partner
Former founder with two successful exits. Focuses on enterprise software and developer tools.
David Park
Partner
Deep expertise in fintech and AI. Previously led investments at Andreessen Horowitz.
Let's build together
Whether you're raising your first round or scaling to Series B, we'd love to hear about what you're building.