Conviction before consensus

Back the improbable.
Build the inevitable.

We partner with ambitious founders turning bold ideas into enduring companies. Early conviction, thoughtful capital, and a partner for what comes next.

Pitch your vision

Pre-seed to Series A·Founder first·Long-term thinking

Tomorrow starts with conviction.

The Fictional thesis

Frontier software

New tools. New possibilities.

THE FOUNDER JOURNEYFrom possibility to progress

An uncommon insight

A product people need

A company that endures

Great companies begin
where the obvious ends.

Independent thinking.
Shared ambition.

Backing ideas at the edge of possibility

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The opportunity

The future rarely looks
obvious at first.

Every enduring company starts with a belief most people don’t yet share. Founders need the space to challenge assumptions, test new ideas, and turn conviction into something real.

Day 01

Where possibility becomes conviction.

We want to meet you before the story is obvious.

Tell us what you see

Meet Fictional

More than capital.
A partner for what comes next.

We work with founders at the moments that shape a company. An independent perspective, a shared ambition, and the willingness to build through uncertainty.

Conviction from day one

We look beyond the familiar pattern. A distinctive insight, a determined founder, and a difficult problem are where the conversation begins.

Connections with purpose

The right conversation at the right moment can change a company’s direction. We help founders think through the people and partnerships that matter.

A thought partner in the room

From product decisions to go-to-market questions, we bring curiosity, candid feedback, and a willingness to work through the hard parts.

Built for the long journey

We value durable businesses and lasting relationships. That means a patient perspective, clear communication, and respect for founder ownership.

From first insight

A clear vision.
A stronger starting point.

At the beginning, the questions matter as much as the answers. We get close to the problem, explore what makes your approach different, and help bring the next milestone into focus.

A sharp understanding of the customer
A point of view on why now
A practical path from insight to product

TURNING CONVICTION INTO PROGRESS

Discover

Understand the problem deeply.

Build

Make the insight tangible.

Learn

Let real customers shape what follows.

Through the next chapter

Build with intent.
Grow with perspective.

As the company evolves, so do the decisions. We help founders connect product, people, and capital to a long-term direction, while staying focused on what the business needs today.

Thoughtful go-to-market decisions
A team built around the mission
Capital planning with room to adapt

THE COMPOUNDING EFFECT OF GOOD DECISIONS

Compounding conviction

InsightExecutionEndurance

Our principles

Independent minds.
Shared ambition.

How we think matters. How we show up matters more.

Long term.

Our default time horizon.

“The best opportunities often start as an idea that sounds a little fictional.”

Conviction before consensus

We make room for unusual perspectives and ambitious thinking.

“Build a relationship that’s useful in the hard moments, too.”

Partnership before process

We believe in direct conversations, thoughtful questions, and mutual respect.

Think independently

Stay curious

Be direct

Build for the long term

Investment focus

Where new possibilities
become new categories.

We are drawn to technology that opens a new frontier. These are the themes we’re exploring, with room for founders who don’t fit a familiar category.

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