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Defy Partners

Woodside, California · Founded 2016
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Early-stage venture firm, trading as Defy.vc, backing founders at seed and Series A.

Defy Partners, which trades as Defy.vc, is an early-stage venture firm in California founded in 2016 by Neil Sequeira and Trae Vassallo.

In composites, it was among the backers of Arevo, the composites 3D printing company that raised about $70 million before ceasing operations in 2023.

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