When subjects come together, a Negative Space is formed—spaces often left unnoticed. By paying close attention, we can uncover emerging patterns, where the spaces left blank become as meaningful as those already filled.

Social problems in the negative space are often obscured by dominant ideologies and narratives. If we can’t see these problems, we can’t solve them. The first task of meaningful change is often to make the invisible visible.

If you are a design-minded founder building in the Negative Space, we would love to connect with you. Together, we can leverage the power of design to help you succeed at scale.

FAQ

Who are we looking for?

Design-minded founders or designers ideating or building new ventures.

What venture stages are we looking for?

We focus on ventures from ideation to early growth. Investors in The Creator network are committed to thoughtful creation, primarily supporting Seed, Series A, and Series B. Additionally, we selectively back angel-stage ventures led by founders we deeply believe in.

What areas excite us most?

We are particularly interested in ventures at the intersection of design and impactful innovation, including:

• Emerging or regenerative infrastructure for human continuity.

• Bottom-up marketplaces unlocking overlooked resources and communities.

• Tools demystifying complexity, such as open-source software, data infrastructure, developer tools, and ML/AI applications, making them accessible to broader audiences.

• Innovative networks that foster knowledge exchange and collaboration, powered by talent-driven incentives.

• Community-centric redesigns of traditional systems in sectors like finance, enterprise, healthcare, and urban infrastructure.

• Trusted brands with strong reputations for quality and integrity.

What can you expect from Negative Space?

• No fees. We respect your time and privacy.

• Opportunities to get featured in San Francisco Design Week and global premium design partnerships.

• Access to funding opportunities from The Creator’s investor network.