Long Journey Ventures

Long Journey Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. Co-founded by Lee Jacobs and Cyan Banister (formerly of Founders Fund), the firm backs pre-seed and seed-stage companies across a broad range of sectors, with notable portfolio companies including Uber, SpaceX, Crusoe Energy, Together AI, Anduril, Notion, and Loom. The firm describes itself as 'second believers in the magically weird,' prioritizing unconventional founders and ideas that challenge the status quo. As of March 2025, Long Journey has raised over $450 million across four funds; its most recent vehicle, Long Journey Fund IV, closed at $181.8 million. The team includes General Partners Cyan Banister and Arielle Zuckerberg, alongside Managing Partner Lee Jacobs. Founders can reach the firm via email at hi@longjourney.vc; warm introductions are preferred but cold outreach is accepted.