About Beyond Ventures™
Investing in the Transformation Economy
A weekly newsletter at the intersection of venture capital, AI-native startups, and founder-first leadership.
Why This Exists
Beyond Ventures™ is not just a newsletter—it’s a lens.
A lens on how we fund the future. A lens on the decisions that shape founders, companies, and capital allocation. And a lens on how AI, when paired with vision and leadership, can drive systemic transformation across industries.
This publication exists to build in public the thesis behind Beyond Capital Ventures—a founder-first, conviction-led investment platform focused on pre-seed and seed-stage companies redefining the way we work, live, and lead through AI-native solutions.
What You'll Get Each Week
Every Thursday at 12:00 PM PT, you’ll receive insights drawn from inside the process of building an investment thesis, engaging with early-stage founders, and co-creating a syndicate with long-term partners.
Expect:
Essays on investing at the edge of AI and transformation
Deep dives on founder-first leadership and decision-making
Frameworks for evaluating early-stage startups
Field notes from 1:1 conversations with founders, LPs, and co-investors
Previews of what we’re building—and who we’re building it for
This isn’t content for content’s sake. It’s part of a living, evolving platform—built on clarity, curiosity, and co-creation.
Who It's For
Founders building companies where AI is core, not cosmetic
Accredited Investors looking for aligned, thesis-driven early-stage deals
LPs & Family Offices seeking insight into emerging managers and market-shaping theses
Fellow GPs, operators, and ecosystem builders navigating the next chapter of venture
If you're thinking deeply about where AI is going, how founders are navigating complexity, and what capital can do beyond a check—we're probably thinking about the same things.
A Note from Me
I’m not here to predict the future. I’m here to participate in building it—with the right people, under the right conditions, at the right time.
This newsletter is one part research lab, one part storytelling engine, and one part invitation. You're welcome here—whether you want to invest, collaborate, challenge, or simply follow along.
Thanks for reading.
—Steve Chaparro
