In the article “Industry experts share their outlook on the future of AMRs” from The Robot Report, industry leaders discuss the evolving landscape of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs).

Venture capital fund managers often wear the title of “investor,” but the real job is far more complex and hands-on. It’s not just about writing checks — it’s about raising capital, finding the right companies, guiding them through inflection points, and managing a fund that performs for its limited partners.

For many founders, the due diligence process can feel like an extended exam — intense, revealing, and often a little uncomfortable. But it’s also one of the most pivotal stages in a startup’s fundraising journey. At Cove Fund, our Limited Partners (LPs) bring decades of experience as operators, executives, and investors.

When entrepreneurs seek capital to fuel their startups, they are often looking for much more than just money. They need partners, mentors, and connectors who can help them build something lasting.

For many startup founders, securing a capital raise is a moment of triumph—validation of their vision, team, and opportunity. But seasoned investors will tell you: the work doesn’t end at funding. In fact, it begins in earnest.

When founders begin fundraising, it's natural to aim for the biggest names and largest funds they can find. After all, large venture capital funds bring prestige, connections, and deep pockets. However, there's a strong case to be made that smaller funds are often a better fit for early-stage startups, especially at the Seed stage.

Cove Fund is proud to announce that our portfolio company, BLNG, has been featured in The New York Times for its groundbreaking work in revolutionizing the jewelry industry through artificial intelligence. The article, titled “Jewelry, Bling and Artificial Intelligence,” highlights how BLNG is transforming jewelry design and marketing by integrating advanced AI technologies.

At Cove Fund, we review hundreds of startups every year—some make it into our portfolio, most don’t. But each one offers insight into how the early-stage venture landscape is shifting. We recently asked our limited partners: Are you seeing any interesting trends or patterns in the startups we’re screening?

At Cove Fund, we take a different approach to seed-stage venture investing — one that’s built on hands-on engagement, a true community model, and a deep commitment to Southern California founders.