Inspired Capital Partners

Inspired Capital Partners is a New York City-based early-stage venture capital firm established in 2019, dedicated to investing in the next generation of exceptional technology entrepreneurs. The firm primarily focuses on leading or co-leading Seed and Series A funding rounds, demonstrating a commitment to being a significant partner from the outset of a company's growth journey. Their investment thesis spans across various technology sectors, with a notable emphasis on fintech, enterprise software, and consumer technology, reflecting a broad yet strategic approach to identifying disruptive innovation.

Since its inception, Inspired Capital has rapidly grown its capital base, successfully closing three funds. Their most recent fund, Inspired Capital Partners III, closed in March 2024 with $200 million in commitments, bringing the firm's total capital under management to approximately $500 million across all three funds. This substantial capital base enables them to provide robust support to their portfolio companies. The firm's partners bring a wealth of experience from diverse backgrounds, including entrepreneurship, operations, and finance, which they leverage to provide strategic guidance beyond just capital.

Inspired Capital's investment strategy involves writing initial checks typically ranging from $1 million to $10 million, with the capacity to deploy up to $15 million for follow-on investments in their most promising portfolio companies. As of early 2024, the firm has made over 60 investments, with more than 30 of these being lead investments, underscoring their active role in shaping the early trajectory of their portfolio. Notable companies in their portfolio include early investments in firms like Ramp, Hometap, and Cadence, showcasing their ability to identify and back high-potential startups poised for significant market impact. They aim to be a hands-on partner, offering operational expertise and network access to help founders scale their businesses effectively.