Aurum Partners VC

What they do

Founded in 2014, Aurum Partners operates as the direct investing arm of the York family office. The firm leverages the brand, network, and strategic assets of the San Francisco 49ers to help portfolio companies drive product adoption and accelerate growth. Historically operating exclusively with proprietary family capital, Aurum has built a top-decile track record with notable early investments and exits in companies like Allbirds, PagerDuty, and Gusto. In 2023, the firm signaled a strategic evolution by filing to raise its first external venture vehicle, Aurum Fund I, opening its doors to outside limited partners while maintaining its core investment philosophy.

What they look for

Aurum Partners operates under the thesis: "If you want to go far, go together." They focus on building communities and acting as an enabler of opportunity and a catalyst for positive impact. Their approach is rooted in longevity ("Relationships that last"), aiming to work closely with entrepreneurs over the long term to transform their businesses into market-leading companies.

Stage

Seed, Series A, Series B+

Sectors

Fintech, Healthcare, Media, Consumer, SaaS, Cybersecurity, AI

Based

Menlo Park, US