We Invest in Grit
We Invest Agnostic
What We Are
Born from the intersection of deep technical expertise and startup experience, Agnostic is a tech-focused investment syndicate led by James Sullivan, founder and engineer, alongside Roger Jacknin, startup lawyer and business consultant.
Technical Due Diligence
Our syndicate conducts deep technical code audits and comprehensive due diligence on every deal, leveraging our collective expertise as product specialists and engineers.
Vertical Agnostic Approach
We operate across multiple sectors with a vertical agnostic product expertise, allowing us to identify promising opportunities regardless of industry vertical.
Founder First Mentality
Working intimately with engineering teams gives us unique insight into what's working and what isn't in early-stage businesses. We back gritty founders with technical vision.
Our Investor Network
We're proud to co-invest alongside respected venture firms and bring expertise from our collective experience at leading technology companies.
We Invest Alongside
Team Experience
Our Investment Approach
At Agnostic, we leverage our technical backgrounds to find, evaluate, and support promising startups with both capital and expertise.
Deep Technical Diligence
We conduct thorough code audits and technical evaluations that go beyond surface-level analysis, providing insights that typical investors miss.
Deliberate Evaluation
We're slow to vet but fast to write the check. Our thorough evaluation process ensures that when we invest, we do so with conviction.
Collaborative Syndication
We're not the first money in, typically joining as the second investor alongside trusted lead investors, witha minimum valuation threshold of S3M.
LP Engagement
Our limited partners aren't justcapital providers - they're activementors who bring product, CTO,and engineering expertise to portfolio companies.
Focus Area
While we maintain a vertical agnostic approach, we have particular expertise and interest in several key sectors.
B2B
Enterprise and busines solutions with scalable models.
AI /ML
Companies leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.
Dev Tools
Tools and platforms that enhance developer productivity and capabilities.
AI Infrastructures
Foundational technologies supporting Al development and deployment.
AI Agents
Autonomous Al systems that perform tasks or make decisions.
Fintech
Financial technology innovations transforming financial services.
Vertical SAAS
Specialized software addressing industry- specific challenges.
HealthTech
Technologies improving healthcare delivery and outcomes.
What We Look For
Our investment thesis centers around technical excellence, proven business models, and founders with exceptional determination.
Founder Quality
Technical founders with deep domain expertise
Second-time founders with proven track records
Gritty entrepreneurs who demonstrate resilience
Business Model
Usage-based pricing structures
Subscription revenue models*
Demonstrated traction with users or paying customers
Technology
Innovative technical approaches to real problems
Scalable architecture with strong fundamentals revenue models*
Defensible technical advantages
Our Leadership
Our investment thesis centers around technical excellence, proven business models, and founders with exceptional determination.
James Sullivan
Founder & Engineer
Product specialist with deep technical expertise and a track record of identifying promising startups through his digital product studio work.
Roger Jacknin
Startup Lawyer & Business Consultant
Experienced legal and business advisor who helps founders navigate complex challenges while providing strategic guidance on growth.
Perks of Working with Us
Beyond capital, we provide founders with unique advantages to help accelerate their growth.
Mentorship Network
Access to our network of experienced mentors who can provide guidance on product strategy, technical architecture, and go-to-market approaches.
Technical Support
Our OST (On-Site Technical) teamcan provide hands-on assistance with technical challenges and code reviews to strengthen your product foundation.
Discounted Professional Services
Access discounted product, engineering, and legal support through our network of professional helping you address critical needs while preserving capital.
Follow on Potential
We believe in building long-term relationships with our portfolio companies and will consider participating in Series A rounds for companies we've backed at earlier stages.
At James Sullivan's digital product studio, numerous startups crossed his desk, revealing a pattern: the most successful combined technical excellence with business acumen.
Working intimately with engineering teams gave him unprecedented insight into what truly works. This inspired James to build Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) with like-minded technologists to invest alongside the founders they recognized as exceptional.
Joining forces with Roger Jacknin, a seasoned startup lawyer and business consultant, the team brings complementary skills to the table - engineering expertise paired with legal and business acumen - creating a powerful foundation for evaluating and supporting early-stage companies.
Today, Agnostic represents a community of technically-minded investors who bring both capital and expertise to early-stage companies, creating value beyond the check.