
HOF Capital
Description
HOF Capital is a prominent global multistage venture capital firm headquartered in New York, managing over $1 billion in assets under management. The firm distinguishes itself by partnering with ambitious entrepreneurs across the entire company lifecycle, from the initial idea phase through to a successful IPO. This broad investment mandate allows HOF Capital to engage with companies at various stages of development, providing capital and strategic support as they scale.
The firm's investment thesis centers on identifying and backing disruptive technology companies with significant market potential, regardless of their geographical location. HOF Capital has built an impressive portfolio that includes some of the world's most innovative and high-growth enterprises, such as SpaceX, Stripe, ByteDance, and Airbnb. Their global reach and sector-agnostic approach within technology enable them to capture opportunities across diverse markets and emerging trends.
HOF Capital adopts a long-term partnership approach, aiming to be a consistent source of capital and guidance for its portfolio companies. While they are capable of making substantial follow-on investments, their typical initial check sizes for new opportunities generally range from $1 million for promising early-stage ventures to as much as $50 million for more mature, high-growth companies. This flexibility ensures they can be a relevant partner whether a company is just starting or is on the cusp of significant expansion. Their commitment extends beyond just capital, offering strategic advice and network access to help founders navigate the complexities of scaling a global business.
Investor Profile
HOF Capital has backed more than 114 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 12% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Singapore.
- Strong thematic focus on FinTech, Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $50M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (32%)
- Series A (27%)
- Series B (10%)
- Pre Seed (7%)
- Series C (7%)
- Series Unknown (6%)
- Secondary Market (4%)
- Private Equity (2%)
- Series D (2%)
- Undisclosed (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (68%)
- Canada (5%)
- Singapore (4%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
- Colombia (3%)
- Egypt (3%)
- Saudi Arabia (2%)
- Brazil (2%)
- Kenya (1%)
- South Africa (1%)
Industry Focus
- Fintech
- Financial Services
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Software
- Biotechnology
- Machine Learning
- Health Care
- Internet
- E-commerce
- Finance
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