What does Friale invest in?

Friale — sector focus: Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare.

How do I contact Friale?

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About Friale

Friale is an early-stage, founder-centric venture capital firm founded by Bryan Frist, operating with offices in San Francisco and Nashville while investing globally in pre-seed through Series A startups. The firm functions as a generalist fund with a distinctive strategic bend toward artificial intelligence applications and healthcare transformation, also backing SaaS, marketplaces, enterprise solutions, fintech, and digital health. Typical initial check sizes range from $100,000 to $600,000 with a sweet spot around $350,000, though the firm maintains flexibility to lead or follow rounds depending on market conditions and opportunity. Friale has deployed capital from its second fund and holds a portfolio of over 25 companies valued above $100 million, including notable investments in Groww, BillionToOne, Ambience Healthcare, Fly.io, and Solugen. The team distinguishes itself through a founder-centric philosophy, aiming to be the type of investor founders would want on their own cap tables, and frequently co-invests with prominent firms like Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and Kleiner Perkins. While specific public writing is not detailed in the availa

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What does Friale invest in?: Friale — sector focus: Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare.
How do I contact Friale?: Friale's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Friale headquartered?: Location details for Friale are listed on their StartupFundraising.com profile when disclosed.

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