OUR STORY

The Platform. The Community. The Future of Venture.

Early-stage investing is fragmented, inefficient, and built on outdated systems. Investors struggle to validate deals, founders navigate a closed ecosystem, and capital moves through networks, not merit.

Venture Backed was built to change the rules of engagement.

We are a platform designed to connect founders, investors, and operators through transparency, real data, and meaningful relationships. We are a community built to empower those driving the future of venture. 

WHY VENTURE BACKED?

The Industry Needed a New Playbook. We Created It.

Traditional venture operates on limited data, fragmented networks, and inefficient funding pipelines. 

Investors face high risks, unverifiable information, and restricted deal flow. Founders navigate gated access, unclear expectations, and a system that favors who you know over what you’re building. 

Venture Backed is redefining how early-stage investing works. This isn’t just about improving venture capital. It’s about reshaping it for those who are building the future.

We provide:

A trusted, data-driven platform where investors make informed decisions. 

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A network that connects opportunity with capital—not just based on proximity, but on potential. 

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A transparent ecosystem where founders, investors, and operators can build with confidence. 

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OUR MISSION

To transform venture capital through real-time data, trust-driven connections, and a modern approach to early-stage investing.

We’re here to open the playing field, cut through the inefficiencies, and build a future where better decisions drive better outcomes.

OUR VALUES

These aren’t just words. They define how we build, connect, and drive change. 

Transparency Over Hype 

Data, not guesswork. Venture should be built on real insights, clear expectations, and honest conversations. 

Access Creates Opportunity

Success shouldn’t depend on who you know. We create a network where great ideas and great investments connect—without barriers. 

Trust is Standard 

Every founder, investor, and operator in our community is vetted, verified, and aligned with a higher standard of accountability. 

Bold Moves Win 

Building the future takes risk, action, and conviction. We’re here to back those who make things happen. 

HOW WE'RE CHANGING THE GAME

Bringing Transparency to Private Markets 
Investors get access to real, verifiable data on founders and companies. No more blind bets. 

Fixing the Funding Funnel 
Founders connect directly with relevant investors, not just those in their existing networks. 

Reducing Risk, Increasing Outcomes 
Our platform enhances due diligence, improves deal flow, and creates more efficient capital markets. 

A Community Built for Impact 
We’re more than a platform. We’re a trusted ecosystem where founders, investors, and operators move faster, smarter, and with confidence. 

OUR TEAM

Fredrick D. Scott

Founder & CEO

Kathlyn Ross

Chief Operating Officer

Patrick Petit

Chief Product Officer

Brittany Johnson

Director of Brand & Content Strategy

The Next Era of Venture Starts Here

Venture Backed is invite-only—built for those serious about funding, investing, and building. 

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