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Funk Ventures

North America, California, United States, Pacific Palisades

Description

Based in California, Funk Ventures is an entrepreneurial investment firm focused on companies that seek positive change in the world.

Investor Profile

Funk Ventures has backed more than 6 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 50% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Clean Energy, CleanTech.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (33%)
  • Series B (33%)
  • Series C (17%)
  • Series Unknown (17%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Clean Energy
  • Cleantech
  • Internet
  • Biotechnology
  • Life Science
  • Nutrition
  • Medical Device
  • Food Processing
  • Logistics
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Who does Funk Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Athenian Venture Partners
North America, Florida, United States, Fort Lauderdale
Co-Investments: 1
Frontier Venture Capital
North America, Usulutan, El Salvador, California
Co-Investments: 1
BP Growth Partners
North America, Iowa, United States, Des Moines
Co-Investments: 1
Draper Associates
North America, California, United States, San Mateo
Co-Investments: 1
F&
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Alta Partners
North America, Mississippi, United States, Jackson
Co-Investments: 1
Arcturus Capital
North America, California, United States, Pasadena
Co-Investments: 1
AV
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 1
DM
North America, Texas, United States, Houston
Co-Investments: 2
Momentum Venture Management
North America, California, United States, Pasadena
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Funk Ventures?

Cyber-Rain

Encino, California, United States

Cyber-Rain is a smart sprinkler control system that enables users to save on their water bills by using weather updates from the internet.

Clean EnergyCleanTechInternet
Series BOct 11, 2010
Amount Raised: $1,800,000
Cyber-Rain

Encino, California, United States

Cyber-Rain is a smart sprinkler control system that enables users to save on their water bills by using weather updates from the internet.

Clean EnergyCleanTechInternet
Series AJul 8, 2008
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
AlterG

Fremont, California, United States

AlterG is a company researching pressure-unweighting technology in producing Anti-Gravity Treadmill™ for physical therapy and training.

Health CareMedical Device
Series AJun 23, 2008
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Prolacta Bioscience

City Of Industry, California, United States

Prolacta Bioscience provides human milk-based nutritional products for premature infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceNutrition
Series CMay 23, 2007
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Fuji Food Products

Santa Fe Springs, California, United States

Fuji Food Products is a national food manufacturing company with exceptional expertise in fresh, short shelf-life products and distribution.

Food ProcessingLogisticsManufacturing
Series UnknownFeb 18, 2007
Amount Raised: $5,800,000
Prolacta Bioscience

City Of Industry, California, United States

Prolacta Bioscience provides human milk-based nutritional products for premature infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceNutrition
Series BNov 21, 2006
Amount Raised: $540,000