A focused investment
approach targeting the top 3% first-time managers globally in VC
Unique fund model that invests into the top 3% first-time fund managers worldwide on a fee-optimized basis. Allocator One is positioned as the anchor investor of choice for the best first-time fund managers, supporting them with access to other top GPs and LPs, experience and faster go-to-market.
They are taking this opportunity now as they can accelerate their go-to-market and benefit from the very favorable outlook for the 2023/2024 vintages of funds.
The reason why they have selected this asset class is that first time fund managers lead to higher expected higher returns: Historically, top-performing <$50M funds typically started by emerging managers have achieved 3x+ higher returns over a 10 year time horizon compared to the top performers of all other fund sizes. The fund vintages 2023/2024 in the pipeline right now can expect an additional return uplift: VC funds originated during recessions have achieved 15%-30% higher returns compared to funds raised in the years before across performance percentiles.
Founding Partner

Felix Staeritz
built category leading corporate venture builder FoundersLane, founder (exits), VC/PE investor, board / advisor of WEF, Fraunhofer, public & private companies
Founding Partner

Michael Ströck
founder (exits), Y Combinator alumnus, CTO turned investor, built 3 VC funds; open-source software developer
Anchor Fund I Partner

Paula Schwarz
impact founder (StartupBoat), co-built VC funds & family office, Forbes innovator, 500 Startups scholarship, family business background
Allocator

Sarah Drinkwater
Meet Sarah Drinkwater, the visionary leader at the helm of Common Magic, a microfund with a laser focus on projects that put community front and center.
Allocator

Richard Ng
Richard Ng, a trailblazing queer immigrant founder who's not just securing VC backing but also raising a game-changing fund, 'Wedge Capital,' to empower founders from underrepresented backgrounds.
Allocator

Noa Khamallah
Allow us to introduce you to Noa Khamallah, a remarkable individual with a rich and diverse background who is enabling emerging market entrepreneurs.