One Method. Many Markets.
The Story Behind 650
650 began with a simple idea: early-stage investing, when done right, can consistently outperform. In 2013, Grace Stanat co-founded 415 Investments with Owen Van Natta, transforming his family office into a boutique VC firm. Over Grace’s tenure, the firm achieved over 40% IRR across 40+ investments. His success came from a method rooted in diligence, founder trust, and long-term alignment. To take that model global, Grace teamed up with Dominik Steiner, a founder and investor with deep technical and operational experience, to launch 650 Fund I. Their goal: to extend a proven approach across the US, Asia, and Europe. As momentum grew, they brought in three additional General Partners: Phil Rothenberg, Richard Joye, and Jean-Daniel Sciboz, each adding strength in different areas, including scaling, finance, legal, and cross-border dealmaking. Two Venture Partners, James Kuffner and Yutaka Kitade, joined to help deepen 650’s edge in AI, robotics, and the Japanese market. 650 is more than a fund - it’s a global team, united by method, trust, and a shared belief in the power of founders building the future.
Investing in Global Excellence
Innovation
At 650 Fund, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation. We believe that groundbreaking ideas drive progress and are dedicated to supporting ventures that challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of what's possible.
Integrity
Integrity is the cornerstone of our operations. We conduct our business with the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency and trust in all our interactions with partners, investors, and the companies we support.
Collaboration
We value the power of collaboration and believe that the best results come from working together. By partnering with visionary entrepreneurs and industry leaders, we create synergies that lead to sustainable growth and success.
Diversity and Inclusion
650 Fund is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our organization and the companies in which we invest. We celebrate diverse perspectives and believe they are essential for driving innovation and achieving the most innovative solutions.
Sustainability
We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. Our investment strategies prioritize sustainability, supporting companies that are committed to environmentally and socially responsible practices that benefit future generations.
Themes
We focus on themes supported by strong fundamentals and global trends and that we understand well, such as AI-enabled solutions across consumer goods, health and finance, sustainable mobility,
cybersecurity, robotics and fintech.