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Deep Space Ventures

North America, Texas, United States, Dallas

Description

Deep Space Ventures, established in 2018 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an early-stage venture capital firm with a specialized focus on the rapidly evolving sectors of esports, gaming, and B2B SaaS. The firm positions itself as a strategic partner for nascent companies, aiming to capitalize on the significant growth potential within these digital and enterprise technology landscapes. Their investment strategy is rooted in identifying innovative solutions and disruptive technologies at their foundational stages.

The firm primarily targets seed and Series A rounds, demonstrating a commitment to supporting startups from their initial development through early commercialization. Deep Space Ventures seeks out companies that are not only poised for substantial market impact but also possess strong founding teams and scalable business models. Their thematic approach allows them to leverage deep industry insights within their chosen verticals, providing more than just capital but also strategic guidance and network access to their portfolio companies.

Deep Space Ventures has built a diverse portfolio, having made approximately 28 investments since its inception. Their portfolio includes notable companies such as FanAI, eFuse, and Mainframe. Collectively, companies within their portfolio have successfully raised over $140 million in total funding, underscoring the firm's ability to identify and back promising ventures that attract significant follow-on capital. This track record highlights their influence in fostering growth within their specialized niches.

For initial investments, Deep Space Ventures typically deploys first checks ranging from $250,000 to $1 million. This range allows them to provide crucial early capital to startups, enabling them to achieve key milestones and secure subsequent funding rounds. Beyond financial investment, the firm emphasizes a hands-on approach, working closely with founders to navigate market challenges and accelerate their development. Their strategic presence in Dallas further connects them to a burgeoning tech ecosystem, enhancing their capacity to source and nurture innovative startups.

Investor Profile

Deep Space Ventures has backed more than 20 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 30% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Angel rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Analytics, eSports.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $1M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (80%)
  • Series A (10%)
  • Angel (5%)
  • Series Unknown (5%)

Country Focus

  • United States (95%)
  • Canada (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Analytics
  • Esports
  • Gaming
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Machine Learning
  • E-commerce
  • Video Games
  • Saas
  • Information Technology
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Deep Space Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Courtside Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
RV
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Co-Investments: 2
Social Starts
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
CS
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 3
EM
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Capital Factory
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Co-Investments: 5
Rosecliff Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Green Park & Golf Ventures
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Co-Investments: 2
BITKRAFT Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Counterview Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Deep Space Ventures often collaborate with?

JG
North America, Colorado, United States, Sedalia
Shared Deals: 1
AN
North America, New York, United States, Staten Island
Shared Deals: 1
DG
North America, Michigan, United States, Troy
Shared Deals: 1
David Vergara
North America, Illinois, United States, Downers Grove
Shared Deals: 1
JS
North America, Wyoming, United States, Cheyenne
Shared Deals: 1
Daniel Pomp
North America, North Carolina, United States, Chapel Hill
Shared Deals: 1
DS
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Ratingen
Shared Deals: 1
CF
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Shared Deals: 1
MC
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Shared Deals: 3
BH
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Deep Space Ventures?

Eventador.io

Austin, Texas, United States

Fully managed stream processing as a service based on Apache Flink and Kafka

AnalyticsApplication Performance ManagementBig DataCloud Data ServicesEnterprise ApplicationsEnterprise SoftwareReal Time
SeedJun 11, 2018
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Quarterback

Los Angeles, California, United States

Quarterback is an e-sports fan engagement platform that helps streamers, professional esports players and teams monetize their downtime.

eSportsSocial MediaSoftwareVideo GamesVideo Streaming
SeedMay 15, 2018
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Ateyo

Los Angeles, California, United States

Ateyo is a video game apparel company.

AppareleSportsFashionGaming
SeedApr 20, 2018
FanAI

Arcadia, California, United States

FanAI is an AI-driven audience monetization platform.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMachine Learning
SeedFeb 22, 2018
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Mycroft

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Mycroft is a developer of an open source voice assistant platform designed to handle operating systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Consumer ElectronicsInternet of ThingsMachine LearningOpen SourceSoftware
SeedJan 12, 2018
Amount Raised: $1,750,000
CounterFind

Dallas, Texas, United States

B2B SaaS Technology Platform helping brands & licensors identify and remove counterfeit merchandise online.

B2BE-CommerceSaaSSoftware
SeedDec 20, 2017
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Selery

Dallas, Texas, United States

A unique one-stop shop logistics provider for small to medium eCommerce businesses.

E-CommerceFreight ServiceLogisticsSelf-StorageWeb Development
Series UnknownNov 10, 2017
Jog.ai

Austin, Texas, United States

Jog.ai is a software development company that provides accurate and searchable data.

Natural Language Processing
SeedOct 17, 2017
FanAI

Arcadia, California, United States

FanAI is an AI-driven audience monetization platform.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMachine Learning
SeedJul 27, 2017
Amount Raised: $1,800,000
Self

Austin, Texas, United States

Self is a venture-backed fintech company with a mission to help people build credit and savings.

CreditFinancial ServicesFinTechPersonal Finance
Series AJul 19, 2017
Amount Raised: $5,000,000