
Elysium Venture Capital
Description
Elysium Venture Capital is a Palo Alto-based investment management group established in 2008, primarily focused on global technology opportunities. The firm distinguishes itself as a multi-stage investor, engaging with companies from their nascent seed phases all the way through to pre-IPO growth rounds. Their investment thesis centers on identifying disruptive technologies and innovative business models across various sectors within the broader technology landscape.
The firm's extensive portfolio reflects its broad investment mandate, encompassing areas such as enterprise software, consumer internet, e-commerce, mobile, and artificial intelligence. Elysium Venture Capital has built a reputation for backing high-growth companies that have achieved significant market traction, with notable investments including industry leaders like Lyft, Palantir, DoorDash, and Robinhood. As of early 2024, Crunchbase data indicates Elysium has participated in over 120 funding rounds and boasts a portfolio of more than 100 companies, demonstrating their active presence in the venture ecosystem.
Elysium's flexible investment approach allows them to tailor their capital deployment to the specific needs and growth trajectories of their portfolio companies. While they participate in later-stage growth rounds, their initial investment checks typically range from approximately $500,000 for early-stage ventures to upwards of $10 million for more mature, high-potential companies. This adaptability enables them to support founders across different development stages, often providing follow-on funding as companies scale. Their strategic involvement extends beyond capital, leveraging their deep industry expertise and network to foster the growth of their portfolio.
Investor Profile
Elysium Venture Capital has backed more than 53 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 6% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, South Korea, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Apps.
- Typical check size: $500K – $10M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (34%)
- Series Unknown (21%)
- Series A (13%)
- Series B (9%)
- Pre Seed (6%)
- Private Equity (4%)
- Secondary Market (4%)
- Series E (4%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
- Angel (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (68%)
- South Korea (6%)
- United Kingdom (6%)
- Germany (4%)
- Singapore (4%)
- Switzerland (4%)
- Philippines (2%)
- The Netherlands (2%)
- Mexico (2%)
- Belize (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Apps
- Fintech
- Blockchain
- Mobile Apps
- Machine Learning
- Financial Services
- Internet
- Information Technology
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