
Frontier Venture Capital
Description
DFJ Frontier, often identified by the LinkedIn profile provided, is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, focusing on early-stage technology companies. As part of the broader Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) network, the firm leverages a deep understanding of disruptive technologies and market trends to identify promising startups. Their investment thesis centers on backing innovative companies that are poised to redefine their respective industries, with a particular interest in the B2B SaaS sector as indicated.
DFJ Frontier typically targets Seed and Series A funding rounds, providing crucial capital to help nascent companies scale their operations and achieve significant milestones. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, offering strategic guidance and leveraging its extensive network to support portfolio companies. Their initial investment sizes generally range from a minimum check size of $500,000 up to a maximum check size of $5,000,000, reflecting their commitment to early-stage growth.
The firm's strategy extends beyond initial funding, often participating in follow-on rounds to support the continued growth of their most successful portfolio companies. This long-term perspective, combined with their focus on high-potential technology ventures, positions DFJ Frontier as a significant player in the early-stage venture capital landscape, particularly within the Silicon Valley ecosystem.
Investor Profile
Frontier Venture Capital has backed more than 92 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 16 rounds, about 17% of its total and boasts 23 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, El Salvador, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Mobile.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $500K – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (30%)
- Seed (24%)
- Series B (20%)
- Series Unknown (11%)
- Series C (8%)
- Pre Seed (3%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
- Private Equity (1%)
- Series D (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (98%)
- El Salvador (1%)
- United Kingdom (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Mobile
- Health Care
- Analytics
- Digital Media
- Advertising
- Wireless
- Web Hosting
- Mobile Advertising
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