Joseph Fernandes
Syndicate lead · Austin, TX
Joseph Fernandes is a syndicate lead based in Austin, TX focused on AI & ML, Biotech & Pharma, Cybersecurity, investing at seed to growth stage. Joseph Fernandes has 29 funds and deal vehicles on SEC file, including 29 single-deal SPVs. Estimated typical check: $145K–$595K. Joseph Fernandes has dated investing activity in the last 12 months (latest Sep 2026).
Why Joseph Fernandes is listed
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
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- Stages
- Seed to Growth
- Typical check (est.)
- $145K–$595K
- Latest fund
- SPVs only
- Latest dated activity
- Sep 2026
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What does Joseph Fernandes invest in?
AI & MLBiotech & PharmaCybersecuritySpaceWhat has Joseph Fernandes invested in recently?
- 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 · 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 · WA
- Jan 2026
Sophia Space
Through an SPV · CA
- Jan 2026
Biofire III
Deal vehicle; company not disclosed
- Nov 2025
Retro BIO
Deal vehicle; company not disclosed
Funds and deal vehicles Joseph Fernandes filed with the SEC
- Sep 2026
Openlight a Series of VUVP FUND LLC
Deal vehicle · $100K offering
- Sep 2026
Openlight II VUVP FUND LLC
Deal vehicle · $256K offering
- Sep 2026
Interlune II VUVP FUND LLC
Deal vehicle · $54.3K offering
- Sep 2026
Built DNA a Series of VUVP FUND LLC
Deal vehicle · $78.5K offering
- Sep 2026
23 Bittersweet Series VUCP FUND LLC
Deal vehicle · $200K offering
- Jul 2026
Figure AI QP II a Series of VUVP FUND LLC
Deal vehicle
- Jul 2026
Longshot a Series of VUVP FUND LLC
Deal vehicle · $168K offering
- Jun 2026
Figure AI III a Series of VUVP FUND LLC
Deal vehicle · $1.78M offering
- Jun 2026
WAND AI a Series of VUVP FUND LLC
Deal vehicle · $807K offering
- Jun 2026
Tessier a Series of VUVP Eastern Europe LLC
Deal vehicle · $235K offering
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
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