Essence VC IV, LP is a venture capital fund based in Bothell, Washington. According to its most recent Form D, filed Jul 2, 2025, it has sold $40,036,000 of interests to 63 investors since its first sale in Jun 2025. The minimum investment it accepts from an outside investor is $3,000. It relies on the Section 3(c)(7) exclusion, so investors generally must be qualified purchasers. The offering uses Rule 506(b), which does not permit general solicitation. Based on its first sale date and the amount raised, AltMountain classifies it as an emerging manager. Related persons named in the filing include Essence IV GP, LLC; Timothy Chen.
- Total raised
- $40,036,000Cumulative sales reported on Form D
- Investors
- 63
- First sale
- Jun 12, 2025
- Minimum investment
- $3,000
- Who can invest
- Qualified purchasersSection 3(c)(7): generally $5M+ in investments
- Offering exemption
- Rule 506(b)No general advertising
- Key people and entities
- Essence IV GP, LLC; Timothy Chen
- Latest Form D
- Jul 2, 2025
From SEC filings, not verified. This page republishes the fund's Form D as filed. It is not an offer, solicitation or recommendation, and AltMountain has not reviewed the fund. “Raised” is cumulative sales, not current assets or performance. Returns are not part of SEC filings. Private funds are speculative, illiquid and generally limited to accredited investors or qualified purchasers. Full disclosures · Request a correction
Questions about Essence VC IV, LP
What is the minimum investment for Essence VC IV, LP?
According to its latest Form D, filed Jul 2, 2025, the minimum investment Essence VC IV, LP accepts from an outside investor is $3,000.
Who can invest in Essence VC IV, LP?
Essence VC IV, LP is generally open only to qualified purchasers (generally individuals with at least $5 million in investments), because it relies on Section 3(c)(7). It uses Rule 506(b), which does not allow general advertising.
How much has Essence VC IV, LP raised?
Essence VC IV, LP reports $40,036,000 sold from 63 investors on its Form D filed Jul 2, 2025. This is cumulative sales since the offering began, not current assets or performance.
Where is Essence VC IV, LP based?
Essence VC IV, LP is based in Bothell, Washington.
When did Essence VC IV, LP launch?
Essence VC IV, LP reports its first sale in Jun 2025, which makes it an emerging manager by AltMountain's definition (first sale in 2021 or later and under $50 million raised).
Size compared with every venture capital fund
Raised more than 100% of the 5,568 venture capital funds based in Washington, and more than 95% of all 15,160 that report sales.