
Neotribe Ventures
Description
Neotribe Ventures is a San Francisco-based early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to backing companies developing breakthrough technologies that challenge conventional thinking. The firm primarily focuses on Seed and Series A investments, aiming to be a lead or co-lead investor in its portfolio companies. Their investment thesis spans a broad range of deep tech and enterprise sectors, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, data and analytics, the future of work, IoT, next-generation software, robotics, and space technologies.
The firm has demonstrated consistent growth in its fundraising efforts. In June 2023, Neotribe Ventures successfully closed its third fund, Neotribe Ventures III, at $260 million. This latest fund follows their $190 million Fund II in 2021 and their initial $100 million Fund I in 2018, bringing their total capital raised across three funds to an impressive $550 million. This substantial capital base allows them to provide significant support to their portfolio companies as they scale.
Neotribe Ventures typically writes initial checks ranging from $2 million to $6 million, indicating a commitment to providing meaningful early-stage capital. Beyond financial investment, the firm emphasizes a hands-on approach, leveraging its team's operational experience to help founders navigate critical growth phases, from product development to market entry and talent acquisition. Their strategy is to partner with visionary entrepreneurs who are building foundational technologies poised to disrupt established industries and create new markets.
Investor Profile
Neotribe Ventures has backed more than 74 startups, with 12 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 28 rounds, about 38% of its total and boasts 8 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, United Kingdom, Australia.
- Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software, Information Technology.
- Led 4 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $2M – $6M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (43%)
- Series A (31%)
- Series B (15%)
- Series C (4%)
- Series Unknown (3%)
- Pre Seed (3%)
- Private Equity (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (93%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
- Australia (1%)
- Switzerland (1%)
Industry Focus
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Software
- Information Technology
- Machine Learning
- Saas
- Biotechnology
- Medical
- Cyber Security
- Health Diagnostics
- Analytics
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