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Supports exceptional individuals who challenge the status quo, highlighting their achievements and working tirelessly behind the scenes to enhance their impact.
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Madison McIlwain
Partner
As seed partner at Defy, responsible for managing the seed portfolio, sourcing new deals, and supporting founders. Previously served as an associate at Defy and as a product manager at Gap Inc., focusing on modernizing customer communication systems. Experience includes launching a virtual closet at Rent the Runway and working on an AI startup to create differentiated product experiences.
Investor scope
Investment criteria breakdown.
Investment stages
Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+
Target regions
USA
Investment ranges
$0 - $100K
$100K - $500K
$500K - $1M
$1M - $3M
$3M - $10M
Focus areas
Web3
Consumer
Deeptech
Enterprise
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