Joseph Fernandes
Syndicate lead · Austin, Texas
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Issuer) on the Form D for Openlight a Series of VUVP FUND LLC, a $100K venture SPV (Sep 2026) (29 vehicles on file).
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Why Joseph Fernandes holds a 99/100 confidence score
- Verified active check-writing activity within the last 12 months
- Target check sizes calibrated between $145K–$595K
- Clear domain thesis in AI & ML, Biotech & Pharma, Cybersecurity
- Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Issuer) on the Form D for Openlight a Series of VUVP FUND LLC, a $100K venture SPV (Sep 2026) (29 vehicles on file).
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Check My Startup FitVerified investment track record
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Issuer) on the Form D for Openlight a Series of VUVP FUND LLC, a $100K venture SPV (Sep 2026) (29 vehicles on file).
Source: SEC Form D: Openlight a Series of VUVP FUND LLC (Sep 30, 2026) · 7 more sources
- Stages
- Seed to Growth
- Typical check (est.)
- $145K–$595K
- Verified deals
- 23 on file
- Latest activity
- Sep 2026
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What sectors does Joseph Fernandes back?
AI & MLBiotech & PharmaCybersecuritySpaceVerified investments & deal activity
23 deals trackedRecent startup investments, syndicate rounds, and public co-investments across the US and Europe.
- Sep 2026
Built DNA
Deal vehicle; company not disclosed
- Aug 2026
Openlight
Deal vehicle; company not disclosed
- Jul 2026
Figure AI QP II
Deal vehicle; company not disclosed
- Jul 2026
Longshot
Deal vehicle; company not disclosed
- Jun 2026
Figure AI III
Deal vehicle; company not disclosed
- Jun 2026
Stealth Bodies
Deal vehicle; company not disclosed
- Jun 2026
Shield AI
Through an SPV syndicate · CA
- May 2026
Tessier
Deal vehicle; company not disclosed
- Apr 2026
Alkemio
Deal vehicle; company not disclosed
- Apr 2026
Cache DNA
Deal vehicle; company not disclosed
- Apr 2026
WAND AI
Deal vehicle; company not disclosed
- Mar 2026
Interlune
Through an SPV syndicate · WA
- Jan 2026
Sophia Space
Through an SPV syndicate · CA
- Jan 2026
Biofire III
Deal vehicle; company not disclosed
- Nov 2025
Retro BIO
Deal vehicle; company not disclosed
- Nov 2025
Paralos
Deal vehicle; company not disclosed
- Nov 2025
Heartio
Deal vehicle; company not disclosed
- Oct 2025
Natilus IV
Deal vehicle; company not disclosed
- Oct 2025
General Proximity
Deal vehicle; company not disclosed
- Oct 2025
Conception Bio
Deal vehicle; company not disclosed
Public Verification Sources
- SEC Form D: Openlight a Series of VUVP FUND LLCSep 30, 2026
- SEC Form D: Openlight II VUVP FUND LLCSep 23, 2026
- SEC Form D: Interlune II VUVP FUND LLCSep 22, 2026
- SEC Form D: Built DNA a Series of VUVP FUND LLCSep 22, 2026
- SEC Form D: 23 Bittersweet Series VUCP FUND LLCSep 22, 2026
- SEC Form D: Figure AI QP II a Series of VUVP FUND LLCJul 22, 2026
- SEC Form D: Longshot a Series of VUVP FUND LLCJul 14, 2026
- SEC Form D: WAND AI a Series of VUVP FUND LLCJun 24, 2026
Data refreshed from SEC filings and public European announcements Oct 15, 2026. Is this you? Correct or remove this profile.
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