Schema Ventures Launches $20M Fund for 'Exceptional Outsider Founders'
Schema Ventures, a new early-stage venture capital firm, has launched with a $20 million fund. Led by Aarthi Ramamurthy, a seasoned tech veteran and entrepreneur, the firm aims to support 'exceptional outsider founders' building companies from conviction and lived experience.
Ramamurthy, who has held leadership roles at Microsoft, Netflix, and Meta, and has built and exited her own startups, brings a unique perspective to Schema Ventures. Her personal journey as an outsider in the tech world influences the firm's investment philosophy. The $20 million fund will be deployed over the next few years, focusing on technical founders in overlooked or underserved categories such as industrial software, robotics, workflow automation, and developer tools.
Schema Ventures is not waiting for traditional startup markers. It aims to back founders with lived experiences, offering capital and conviction even before pitch decks or co-founders are in place. Ramamurthy's public platform, The Good Time Show, a Clubhouse-based conversation series, has helped her gain attention and connect with potential founders. The firm joins a wave of emerging solo general partners building boutique, high-conviction VC funds.
Schema Ventures, under Aarthi Ramamurthy's leadership, is set to make a significant impact in the early-stage investment landscape. By focusing on exceptional outsider founders in overlooked sectors and supporting them from the earliest stages, the firm is poised to foster innovation and diversity in the tech industry.
