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Decile Group

Venture capital platform for emerging managers

Overview

Decile Group helps emerging venture capital managers launch, operate, and grow funds through the VC Lab accelerator, the Decile Hub fund-management SaaS, Decile Partners back-office services, and the Decile Capital fund of funds. The Start Fund enables investors to launch institutional-grade venture funds with no upfront legal or formation costs, backed by a seed round. Led by Adeo Ressi, the company promotes the Mensarius Oath to guide ethical investing. It differentiates itself by offering a combined accelerator, technology platform, and back-end services with an ethics-first focus to simplify fund creation and attract capital.

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About Decile Group

Simplify's Rating
Why Decile Group is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsEnterprise SoftwareFintechFinancial Services

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$14M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Decile Group raised $14 million in July 2025 from Draper, Javelin, and Geek.
  • VC Lab Cohort 22 started September 23, 2026, showing active demand.
  • Over 110 Start Fund managers reached first close in 64 days.

What critics are saying

  • Start Fund excludes Europe, India, Japan, the UK, and crypto businesses.
  • Decile Group depends on first-time managers, a weak segment during funding droughts.
  • If VC Lab cohorts slow, the platform loses its main acquisition engine.

What makes Decile Group unique

  • Decile Group launched VC Lab, which says it has launched 853 funds by 2026.
  • Start Fund lets managers launch institutional-grade funds in under one business day.
  • Decile Hub bundles AI fund tools, LP reporting, and back-office operations.

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Funding

Total Funding

$14M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$3.3M
$2M
$2.3M
$3M
$14M

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

136%

1 year growth

136%

2 year growth

96%
FinSMEs
Jul 15th, 2025
Decile Group Secures $14M Seed Funding

Decile Group, a Palo Alto-based software platform provider for VC fund managers, raised $14 million in seed funding. The round was co-led by Draper Associates, Javelin Venture Partners, and Geek Ventures. The funds will be used to expand operations and development efforts.

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