
K Street Capital
Description
K Street Capital is a Washington, DC-based venture capital firm primarily focused on early-stage technology companies. They distinguish themselves through a dual investment approach, leveraging both a dedicated seed-stage fund and an active syndicate to support innovative entrepreneurs. This structure allows them to be flexible in their investment sizes and participate in a broader range of early-stage opportunities within the vibrant Mid-Atlantic tech ecosystem and beyond.
The firm typically targets companies at the pre-seed and seed stages, providing crucial capital during the foundational phases of a startup's development. Their investment thesis often centers on sectors such as B2B SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, GovTech, and AI/ML, reflecting a strategic alignment with emerging technological trends and the unique strengths of the DC area. K Street Capital aims to be more than just a capital provider, offering strategic guidance and network access to its portfolio companies.
K Street Capital has demonstrated a clear growth trajectory in its fundraising efforts, with its first fund closing at $10 million and a subsequent fund reaching $20 million. From their seed fund, typical initial check sizes generally range from approximately $250,000 to $1,500,000, depending on the stage and specific needs of the startup. Beyond direct fund investments, their syndicate model enables them to mobilize additional capital, often allowing for participation in larger seed or even Series A rounds. The firm has built a significant portfolio, having invested in over 150 companies to date, showcasing their active presence in the early-stage investment landscape.
Investor Profile
K Street Capital has backed more than 25 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 8% of its total and boasts 7 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.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Mobile, Cyber Security.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $250K – $1.5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (56%)
- Series A (16%)
- Series B (12%)
- Convertible Note (4%)
- Angel (4%)
- Pre Seed (4%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (100%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Mobile
- Cyber Security
- Privacy
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Consumer
- Health Care
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Enterprise Software
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