
Impact Venture Capital
Description
Impact Venture Capital is a Burlingame, California-based venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies poised to disrupt large markets. Established in 2014, the firm primarily targets Seed and Series A rounds, identifying promising startups with innovative solutions and strong leadership. Their investment thesis is centered on sectors critical to modern infrastructure and societal advancement, including Technology, Media, & Telecom (TMT), Civic Tech, Cyber Security, FinTech, and Data Analytics.
The firm's investment strategy is highly selective, seeking companies that demonstrate significant potential for growth and market impact. They are known for their hands-on approach, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance, operational support, and access to their extensive network of industry experts and potential partners. This collaborative model aims to accelerate the development and market penetration of their portfolio companies, helping founders navigate the challenges of scaling a tech startup.
Impact Venture Capital typically deploys initial cheques ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, with a clear commitment to supporting their portfolio companies through subsequent funding rounds by reserving capital for follow-on investments. As of recent data, the firm has made over 36 investments across its target sectors, demonstrating a consistent and active presence in the early-stage venture ecosystem. Their commitment extends beyond initial funding, aiming to build long-term partnerships that foster sustainable growth and successful exits.
Investor Profile
Impact Venture Capital has backed more than 26 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 13 rounds, about 50% of its total and boasts 1 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, Japan, Singapore.
- Strong thematic focus on Information Technology, Machine Learning, Robotics.
- Typical check size: $500K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (46%)
- Series A (23%)
- Series B (19%)
- Series C (4%)
- Pre Seed (4%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (85%)
- Japan (8%)
- Singapore (4%)
- Canada (4%)
Industry Focus
- Information Technology
- Machine Learning
- Robotics
- Health Care
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Big Data
- Software
- Virtual Reality
- Fitness
- Wellness
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