
Cultivation Capital
Description
Cultivation Capital is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with a strategic focus on early-stage technology companies. The firm manages a diverse portfolio of funds, each targeting high-growth sectors such as software, agriculture technology (AgTech), geospatial technology, and healthcare IT. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying and nurturing startups with disruptive innovations and strong leadership teams, aiming to foster significant economic growth within their target industries and regions.
Cultivation Capital typically engages with companies at the Seed and Series A stages, providing crucial early-stage capital. Their initial investment checks generally range from $500,000 to $1.5 million, though they have the capacity for larger follow-on investments as portfolio companies achieve milestones and raise subsequent rounds. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, offering strategic guidance, operational support, and access to an extensive network of industry experts and potential partners, which goes beyond mere capital provision.
Since its inception, Cultivation Capital has demonstrated significant scale, having raised over $200 million across its various specialized funds. This capital has been deployed into a robust portfolio comprising more than 100 companies, reflecting their broad reach and commitment to diverse technological advancements. While deeply rooted in the Midwest, particularly St. Louis, the firm's investment footprint extends nationally, supporting promising ventures across the United States and contributing to the development of emerging tech ecosystems beyond traditional coastal hubs. Their strategic regional presence allows them to tap into often overlooked yet highly innovative markets.
Investor Profile
Cultivation Capital has backed more than 232 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 141 rounds, about 61% of its total and boasts 34 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Australia, Poland.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Biotechnology.
- Led 5 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $500K – $1.5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (36%)
- Series A (28%)
- Series Unknown (17%)
- Series B (11%)
- Convertible Note (3%)
- Pre Seed (2%)
- Series C (1%)
- Debt Financing (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (95%)
- Australia (2%)
- Poland (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Biotechnology
- Health Care
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Analytics
- Information Technology
- Fintech
- Marketing Automation
- Machine Learning
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