We are all in the arena 🏟️ 😉

Including these 10 most active Series B investors

August 29, 2023

Hey friends! Michael Morgenstern here. I manage VC and Strategic Partnerships on the Startups team at Brex and I’m taking over the pen for this week’s newsletter.

As we find ourselves winding down summer '23, I thought it’d be a good time to tip my hat to the actively deploying and big check VCs out there. The venture capital game has its ups and downs, but these folks have been particularly active, showcasing resilience for high quality companies reaching the Series B.

Here’s a quick rundown of the 10 Most Active Series B Investors in 2023 YTD:

  • @a16z: 12

  • @alumniventures: 11

  • @khoslaventures: 11

  • @BessemerVP: 10

  • @sequoia: 10

  • @generalcatalyst: 10

  • @tigerglobal: 9

  • @CommerceVC: 8

  • @FjLabs: 8

  • @8roadsventures: 7

  • @IndexVentures: 7

  • @FPrimeCapital: 7

Now, to all the founders out there: Remember to keep your eyes on the horizon. Sure, short-term obstacles will emerge – that's just the nature of the beast. But it's essential to stay the course and remain hyper-focused on what truly matters: inspiring unequivocal love from your customers.

And to close off, always keep in mind – while it’s tempting to puff up our chests and play the role of the self-important 'person in the arena', sometimes it’s just about having a bit of fun and rolling with the punches. Stay spirited, everyone!

Interested in attending an event? Feel free to email or DM the hosts below.

Upcoming Events:

  • Brex Supper Club: NYC 8/29
    Hosted by our Brex Supper Club-in Resident (BSIR). Designed for Pre-seed to Seed+ founders who have recently raised a round or plan on raising in the next 3-6 months. In partnership with Pepper. Apply here. BSIR Host: Jake

  • Brex Supper Club: San Francisco 8/30
    YC Panel and Networking: Demo Day and What Happens After? Designed for YC23 founders and alumni living in the Bay Area. Apply here. Brex Host: Gaby

  • Brex Supper Club: Miami 8/30
    Designed for Pre-seed to Seed+ founders who have recently raised a round, or plan on raising in the next 3-6 months. Apply here. Brex Host: Michael

  • Brex Flex Club: Miami 8/31
    Designed as a morning workout series designed for founders and VCs. Brex Flex Club is at Reserve Padel 🎾 Apply here. Brex Host: Michael

  • Brex Supper Club: San Francisco 9/6

    Designed for Pre-seed to Seed+ founders who have recently raised a round, or plan on raising in the next 3-6 months. In partnership with Fondo and Puzzle. Apply here. Brex Host: Jimmy

  • Fundraising Brexfast: NYC 9/7

    Designed for founders raising Pre-seed, Seed or Series A rounds in Fall 2023. Apply here. Brex Host: Shai

  • Brexfast: Miami 9/7
    Designed for Pre-seed to Seed+ founders to have coffee, breakfast and a discussion on the future of scaling startups in Miami. Joining us is an honored elected official from the City of Miami. Brex Host: Michael

  • Brex Supper Club: San Francisco 9/7

    Designed for Seed+ founders who have recently raised a round, or plan on raising in the next 3-6 months. In partnership with BBQ Capital and Exits Capital. Brex Host: Jason


  • Brex Supper Club 🇧🇷 Churrasco: San Francisco 9/8

    Designed for LatAm Seed+ founders who have raised $3M+ and/or VCs with $20M AUM who are actively investing in LatAm-based and -led startups. In partnership with SaaSholic. Apply here. Brex Host: Jeanine


  • Brex Supper Club: San Francisco 9/14

    Designed for Emerging Managers and GPs $20M+ who want to meet and connect with Family Offices. Apply here. Brex Host: Jonathan

$0 to $1M. Real Quick. 🚀

Introducing Brex’s brand new series $0 to $1M 🤩 where we interview TOP founders who have done $0 to $1M in revenue in less than 18 months. That’s REVENUE—NOT dollars raised. Find Episode 1 (beehiiv) here and Episode 2 (Paperstack) here.

Are you a founder who went from $0 to $1M in less than 18 months? Want to get in front of 200K eyes? Email Jeanine ([email protected]) to learn more!

Emerging Manager Spotlight 🤩 

Adam Besvinick, Managing Partner at Looking Glass Capital

Meet Adam Besvinick, the Founder of Looking Glass Capital. Established in 2020, this pre-seed-focused venture fund prides itself on being a “first yes” behind mission-driven founders during their earliest stages of company building.

Adam is driven by a passion to back entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of addressing pressing issues in health, climate, and empowerment. This includes innovation in education, invaluable tools for SMBs, and groundbreaking products that amplify access, identity, and self-expression.

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Cheers to crushing it this week,

Startups Team @ Brex