Eric Kwan
Description
Eric Kwan is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Locus Ventures, a San Francisco-based venture capital firm established in 2021. The firm focuses on early-stage technology companies, primarily investing in Seed and Series A rounds. Locus Ventures aims to partner with exceptional founders who are building the future across various high-growth sectors, providing both capital and strategic support to accelerate their growth trajectories.
Locus Ventures has a broad investment mandate, actively seeking opportunities in cutting-edge domains such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Fintech, Healthcare, and Deep Tech. Their strategy involves identifying promising startups at their foundational stages, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and network access. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, working closely with portfolio companies to navigate challenges and scale effectively, aiming to be a true partner to its founders.
As an early-stage investor, Locus Ventures typically deploys first checks ranging from $500,000 to $3,000,000. This range allows them to participate meaningfully in both Seed and early Series A financing rounds, often taking a lead or co-lead position. Since its inception in 2021, Locus Ventures has rapidly built a diverse portfolio, making over 30 investments in innovative companies. Their portfolio reflects a commitment to supporting disruptive technologies and business models that have the potential for significant market impact and long-term value creation.
Investor Profile
Eric Kwan has backed more than 46 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 9 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, India, Singapore.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, E-Commerce, Health Care.
- Typical check size: $500K – $3M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (87%)
- Series A (4%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
- Pre Seed (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (74%)
- India (13%)
- Singapore (4%)
- Canada (4%)
- Colombia (2%)
- Indonesia (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- E-commerce
- Health Care
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Mobile
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Saas
- Machine Learning
- Information Technology
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