
MHS Capital
Description
MHS Capital is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded by Marc Sugarman, specializing in early-stage investments. The firm distinguishes itself through its unique backing by an extensive network of accomplished technology executives and entrepreneurs, providing portfolio companies with not only capital but also strategic guidance and access to valuable industry connections. This collaborative approach aims to accelerate the growth and success of the startups they support.
The firm primarily focuses on seed and pre-seed stage companies, demonstrating a broad investment appetite across various technology sectors. Their portfolio spans diverse areas including enterprise SaaS, FinTech, artificial intelligence, developer tools, and consumer applications, reflecting a keen interest in disruptive innovation across the digital landscape. MHS Capital seeks out visionary founders with strong execution capabilities, aiming to be a foundational partner in their entrepreneurial journey.
MHS Capital typically deploys initial checks ranging from approximately $250,000 to $750,000, positioning them as a crucial early capital provider for emerging startups. Their active engagement in the startup ecosystem is evident in their robust portfolio, which, according to recent data, includes investments in over 68 companies. The firm has also seen a significant number of successful exits, with more than 15 companies from its portfolio achieving liquidity events, underscoring their ability to identify and nurture promising ventures.
Investor Profile
MHS Capital has backed more than 68 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 16 rounds, about 24% of its total and boasts 17 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Finland, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Internet, SaaS.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $250K – $750K.
Stage Focus
- Series A (31%)
- Seed (26%)
- Series B (21%)
- Series Unknown (10%)
- Series C (9%)
- Series D (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (91%)
- Finland (3%)
- Canada (3%)
- Kenya (1%)
- Brazil (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Internet
- Saas
- Enterprise Software
- Advertising
- Mobile
- E-commerce
- Analytics
- Crm
- Productivity Tools
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