Positive Sum Ventures is an investment firm that focuses on partnering with technology-driven companies at various stages, with a particular emphasis on early-stage ventures in the United States. The firm seeks out businesses that have the potential to create positive sum outcomes, where all stakeholders including companies, customers, and investors benefit. They prioritize investments in companies with strong founding teams who are deeply committed to their mission, often viewing it as their life's work. Positive Sum Ventures also looks for businesses in rapidly growing markets with products that become deeply embedded in the lives of their users, and have the potential for compounding returns over time.

Positive Sum

Positive Sum Ventures

Positive Sum is a venture capital firm led by Patrick O’Shaughnessy and Sam Cates. Our mission is to capture and openly share the world’s best knowledge on building great businesses.

By “learning in public”, we intend to cultivate the world’s smartest and most interested audience and network, and to use what we learn to benefit our portfolio companies and their visions for the future.

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