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GVA Capital

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

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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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does GVA Capital frequently co-invest with?

Conversion Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Cantos
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Hawaii Angels
North America, Hawaii, United States, Honolulu
Co-Investments: 1
Sand Hill Angels
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 1
Eastward Capital Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, West Newton
Co-Investments: 1
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 2
645 Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
AME Cloud Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 1
Mindrock Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Plug and Play
North America, California, United States, Sunnyvale
Co-Investments: 9

Which angels does GVA Capital often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
SA
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
AU
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
TC
North America, California, United States, Saratoga
Shared Deals: 1
OD
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
MC
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by GVA Capital?

Twelve

Berkeley, California, United States

Twelve is a carbon transformation company.

ChemicalFuelGreenTechOil and Gas
SeedAug 16, 2019
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
Paysend

London, England, United Kingdom

Paysend is a financial technology platform that enables any bank card (Visa or MasterCard) to send and receive money worldwide.

Financial ServicesFinTechMobile PaymentsPayments
Series BJul 22, 2019
Amount Raised: $13,345,373
Let'sMOD

Saratoga, California, United States

Let'sMOD is the TikTok of Gaming

GamingVirtual World
AngelFeb 14, 2018
Amount Raised: $1,800,000
Luminar

Orlando, Florida, United States

Luminar is an autonomous vehicle and lidar technology company for passenger cars, commercial trucking and robo-taxi.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorSoftware
Series UnknownApr 14, 2017
Amount Raised: $36,000,000
Storj

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Decentralized cloud object storage that is affordable, easy to use, private, and secure.

Cloud Data ServicesCloud InfrastructureCollaborative ConsumptionSoftware
SeedFeb 23, 2017
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
RoboCV

Moscow, Moscow City, Russian Federation

RoboCV develops intelligent autopilot systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMachine LearningRoboticsSoftware
Series UnknownJan 1, 2017
Virool

San Francisco, California, United States

Virool is a programmatic video marketing platform.

AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsVideo
Convertible NoteAug 4, 2016
Qwil

San Francisco, California, United States

Qwil provides individual contractors, freelancers, and small businesses with financial tools and solutions.

Financial ServicesFinTechPaymentsSharing Economy
SeedJun 30, 2016
Cherry Labs

Palo Alto, California, United States

No-code computer vision for safety and operational protocol compliance.

SecuritySmart Home
SeedApr 1, 2016
Amount Raised: $900,000
Coub

Zug, Zug, Switzerland

Coub.com is an artistic community that creates coubs , 10-sec looped videos with optional full-length audio.

PhotographyVideo
SeedApr 1, 2016