GVA Capital
Description
GVA Capital is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, with a strong focus on the Silicon Valley ecosystem. Established in 2016, the firm manages approximately $120 million in assets, dedicated to identifying and nurturing promising technology startups. GVA Capital primarily targets companies operating within transformative sectors such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain technologies, reflecting a forward-looking investment thesis aimed at disruptive innovation.
The firm's investment strategy centers on providing crucial early-stage capital to companies poised for significant growth. GVA Capital typically participates in Seed and Series A rounds, offering not just financial backing but also strategic guidance and access to a robust network. Their commitment to fostering innovation is evident in their extensive portfolio, which includes over 100 investments across various tech verticals. This broad engagement underscores their active role in the startup landscape, seeking out ventures with strong potential for market leadership and scalable solutions.
GVA Capital's typical initial investment ranges from $500,000 to $2,000,000, positioning them as a key early supporter for emerging tech companies. This check size allows them to provide meaningful capital to startups in their formative stages, enabling product development, team expansion, and initial market penetration. The firm's hands-on approach and sector-specific expertise make them a valuable partner for founders navigating the complexities of early-stage growth in highly competitive technology markets.
Investor Profile
GVA Capital has backed more than 22 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 5% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Convertible Note rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Switzerland, Russian Federation.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology.
- Typical check size: $500K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (36%)
- Series Unknown (27%)
- Convertible Note (14%)
- Angel (9%)
- Series B (9%)
- Series C (5%)
Country Focus
- United States (77%)
- Switzerland (9%)
- Russian Federation (9%)
- United Kingdom (5%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Analytics
- Big Data
- Digital Media
- Travel
- Cloud Data Services
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Collaborative Consumption
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