Outsiders Welcome 

out·sid·er

noun

  1. a person who does not belong to a particular group.

  2. Being an outsider provides you with a perspective others don't have. It allows you to challenge the status quo, and identify new opportunities.

We’re Building the Financial System the world deserves

The financial sector is enormous, accounting for roughly 20% of global GDP.

But it only works well for a tiny fraction of the population.

The big opportunity within fintech is not serving the top 10% that every fintech already caters to. It’s in creating economic opportunity for everyone else. Outside VC is creating the financial system the world deserves, betting on outsiders building fintech infrastructure and products that will lift up 100M people to the middle class over the next decade.

Moving Outsiders to the inside track

As a founder, it often feels like the world is conspiring against you. But sometimes there’s this magic moment where everything flips and slowly but surely it starts to feel as if the world is conspiring for you. Our goal is to be part of that moment for you.

Outside VC is backed by a world class network of top VC partners, CEOs, and fintech leaders from across the world who are all invested in seeing you succeed.

Better Tomorrow Ventures ~

Techstars ~ Hustle Fund ~ M13 ~ Long Journey Ventures ~ Afore Capital ~ Scale Venture Partners ~ Chingona Ventures ~ Starting Line ~

Better Tomorrow Ventures ~ Techstars ~ Hustle Fund ~ M13 ~ Long Journey Ventures ~ Afore Capital ~ Scale Venture Partners ~ Chingona Ventures ~ Starting Line ~

not a Normal VC

Let’s be honest, we’re not even normal humans.

Instead, think of us as a friend who is also your investor. Let’s call it a friendvestor. Or if you’d prefer using a not-totally-made-up word, we’re the one investor on your cap table you can be real with when you don’t feel like you can talk to anyone else.

We’ve been doing this long enough to know there is no magic startup playbook.

So our promise to you is simple. Through all the ups and downs, we’re going to be here with you, rolling up our sleeves, picking up the phone, and doing the work. Because we’ve been in your shoes and know how insanely hard this journey is.

We’ve got your back.

Let’s go put a dent in the universe.

Why Work with Us

  • If I were a founder again, Ethan is EXACTLY what I'd look for in a seed investor. Empathetic, energetic, hardworking & driven. I'm excited to co-invest with him and think any founder would be lucky to have him on the cap table.

    Sheel Mohnot, Founding Partner of Better Tomorrow Ventures

  • Ethan is the kind of founder and leader that I love working with. He has incredible energy, and is mission-driven. He knows how to motivate people and set clear goals. He knows the importance of surrounding himself with amazing people. He's someone I'd be honored to work with in any setting. If you get the chance to work with Ethan, do yourself a favor and jump at the chance

    David Cohen, Founder of Techstars

  • I've not experienced an investor as committed and proactively looking for ways to help as Ethan. He's truly one in a million, and you're incredibly lucky if he wants to invest - he's going to be your favorite person on the cap table.

    Adelle Archer, CEO of Eterneva

  • Ethan approaches everything he does with great passion and kindness, which leads to his excellent relationships with founders. We've collaborated on multiple investments together, and he has a fantastic eye for talent. He's among the most founder-oriented and helpful investors I've seen in the ecosystem.

    Eric Paley, Founding Partner of Founder Collective

  • Ethan is my favorite investor, period. He taught me the ropes of fundraising, believed in Line when most people did not and has made more introductions that have converted into real investments than anyone else for Line. I have exchanged more text messages and phone calls with him than any other investor. Ethan is the kind of investor everyone needs to have on their cap table.

    Akshay Krishnaiah, CEO of Line

  • Ethan is the most hardworking for the founders he backs, and the most humble about his own role. He’s just a fantastic investor.

    Anna Barber, Partner at M13

  • When I found out Ethan was starting a fund, I jumped on the opportunity to invest because I’ve seen first hand the value that he has provided to founders he works with, how he leverages his network, and he’s just a great person to work with.

    Samara Hernandez, Founding Partner of Chingona Ventures

  • Ethan was the smallest check on our cap table but has provided the most value out of any of our investors. In the startup world, Ethan stands alone and I cannot recommend anyone more valuable to have on your team.

    Aaron Holland, CEO of Season Share

  • Ethan was an early advisor at my company and I've loved working with him ever since, and co-investing together in various deals throughout the years. Ethan gets amazing dealflow because founders love someone without an ego who can be their confidante.

    Kiran Bhatraju, CEO of Arcadia

  • Ethan has a world-class network and an ability to understand and connect with people from all walks of life. Where I am from, Ethan is what we call, "Good People" and the world needs as many of those as possible.

    Craig J. Lewis, CEO of Gig Wage

  • Ethan's superpower is that he sees the potential in founders before it's obvious to everyone else. He's the perfect investor for this stage of the game and one of the few investors willing to truly bet on companies pre-traction.

    Gaurav Jain, Founder Partner of Afore Capital

  • I have the privilege of being one of the earliest members of the Ethan Austin fan club. Over the last thirteen years, I have come to know him as a wonderful human.

    Sam Yagan, Managing Director of Corazon Capital

Portfolio Companies

A rewards marketplace that pays users to pay off debt and save

Fully automated invoices in LATAM


Revenue optimization platform for salons and spas

Upwardli makes it easy for companies to launch innovative credit products

Data driven insights into electric vehicles

Payments platform digitizing microtransactions in Africa starting with transportation 

Cloud-based operating and payments system for independent restaurants in Africa

API connecting reward programs to merchants so customers can earn and pay with points

Tech-enabled residential housing platform closing the wealth gap for military families

No code actionable intelligence platform

End-to-end solution for upgrading to modern, climate-friendly appliances.

Let’s Talk

We write first checks into extraordinary fintech founders with world-changing ideas, years before they become obvious to everyone else. If you’ve got the next big idea the world needs to know about, we’d love to hear from you.