
Golden Section
Description
Golden Section (GS) is a Houston-based venture capital firm and venture studio, specializing in B2B SaaS companies. They distinguish themselves through a hybrid model, combining traditional venture funding with hands-on operational support. This studio approach aims to accelerate growth and optimize capital efficiency for their portfolio companies, often providing expertise in areas like sales, marketing, and product development to help founders scale more effectively.
GS targets B2B SaaS companies that have achieved product-market fit and are generating revenue, typically ranging from $1 million to $10 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR). Their investment philosophy emphasizes sustainable growth and profitability, often focusing on companies that can scale without excessive burn. They seek out businesses with strong fundamentals and a clear path to becoming market leaders within their niche, aligning with their mission to build enduring, capital-efficient enterprises.
Golden Section typically deploys initial growth capital in Series A rounds, with first checks generally ranging from $1 million to $5 million. They have demonstrated a growing capacity for investment, having raised Golden Section Ventures Fund I with $25 million in 2018, followed by Golden Section Ventures Fund II, which closed at $50 million in 2021. This progression highlights their expanding commitment to the B2B SaaS ecosystem. With a portfolio exceeding 60 companies, Golden Section actively supports founders through both capital and strategic operational guidance.
Investor Profile
Golden Section has backed more than 41 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 21 rounds, about 51% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Health Care.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (44%)
- Series Unknown (29%)
- Pre Seed (10%)
- Series A (7%)
- Undisclosed (5%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
- Private Equity (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (71%)
- Canada (20%)
- United Kingdom (7%)
- Venezuela (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Health Care
- Fintech
- Apps
- Information Technology
- Internet
- Marketplace
- Consulting
- Machine Learning
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