HF0 is a venture capital firm and startup accelerator established in 2023, headquartered in San Francisco, California. It offers a 12-week residency program tailored for repeat and high-performing founders, providing up to $1 million in uncapped funding for a 5% equity stake. The program emphasizes a focused environment, allowing founders to concentrate solely on building their companies, and culminates in a Demo Day presented to top-tier investors.
HF0 primarily invests in seed-stage startups across various sectors, including high tech, enterprise applications, and consumer industries. The firm has shown a particular interest in AI-driven companies and has made 11 investments as of March 2025, with 9 new investments in the last 12 months.
HF0's most recent fund is a $100 million venture fund, significantly larger than its previous $8 million and $16 million funds. This fund aims to invest in startups founded by participants of its residency program.
Leadership
HF0 is led by Founder and CEO Dave Fontenot, known for his unique approach to venture capital, emphasizing "subtraction, not addition" in startup development.
Investment Strategy
The firm focuses on providing a concentrated and supportive environment for experienced entrepreneurs, leveraging its residency program to identify and nurture high-potential startups.
Notable Investments
HF0 has invested in companies such as Roofer.com, an AI-driven technology company in the roofing sector , and Bastazo, which participated in the HF0 residency program and presented at Demo Day to investors including Sequoia Capital and Accel.
