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Nic Poulos

Nic Poulos

Founder & General Partner at Euclid Ventures, focusing on Vertical AI

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San Francisco, California
Joined August 2025
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Summary

Nic Poulos is a seasoned venture capitalist with over a decade of experience, primarily focused on early-stage investments in vertical software and AI startups. He co-founded Bowery Capital and is currently a General Partner at Euclid Ventures, where he is dedicated to partnering with founders from inception and providing hands-on support and capital. euclid+2
He is a thought leader in the Vertical AI space, actively sharing insights through Euclid Insights, a publication he co-authors, and co-hosting 'VERTICALS', a weekly podcast/video show that explores Vertical AI and SaaS with industry experts and founders. nitter+1
Nic has a strong background in investment banking and corporate strategy, starting his career at GCA and AOL before moving into venture capital with AOL Ventures, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of technology, finance, and business development. about+1
Beyond his investment activities, Nic is involved in civic engagement, serving as a board member for Impact, a non-profit promoting non-partisan civic engagement and social impact. He is passionate about democracy & elections, healthcare, climate, jobs & wealth inequality, human & animal rights, and AI safety. about+1

Work

Education

Writing

The Founder's Guide to Vertical AI

June 1, 2025

A comprehensive guide providing weekly analysis on Vertical AI, including founder playbooks, market data, investment perspectives, and product & go-to-market strategies. Co-authored with Omar El-Ayat.

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On the State of the Coronavirus: 8 Objective Resources

March 1, 2020

A Medium post providing objective resources to help people stay informed during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Startup Sales Stack Report 2017

A report detailing the sales technology landscape for startups.

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BetterCloud - A Customer Journey Deconstructed Putting Customers First to Drive Revenue and Loyalty

A presentation or document focusing on customer journey and loyalty to drive revenue.

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The Ultimate Guide To Startup Sales Tools (2015)

A guide to essential tools for startup sales.

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Bowery Capital - Guide To Startup Sales Tools

A guide to sales tools, likely published by Bowery Capital.

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Hobbies

Enjoys travel, film, history, science fiction, strategy games, and the outdoors. about

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MAMiguel Ariassaid
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is one of the most respected and successful venture capitalists they've worked with.

Jan 26, 2026

MTMartin Tobiassaid that if a GovTech founder was raising a pre-seed or seed round,
NPNic Poulos
would be one of their top introductions to make.

Nov 26, 2025

VRVignesh Ravikumarsaid they've seen
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make great early investments in promising prerevenue enterprise AI companies.

Nov 10, 2025

OEOmar El-Ayatsaid
NPNic Poulos
stands out to them as a Principal or VP who brings real expertise in Vertical SaaS or Vertical AI investing.

Sep 30, 2025

CGColin Gardinersaid
NPNic Poulos
stands out to them as a Principal or VP who brings real expertise in Vertical SaaS or Vertical AI investing.

Sep 29, 2025