
S28 Capital
Description
S28 Capital, formerly known as Spectrum 28, is a San Francisco-based early-stage venture capital firm. The firm focuses on partnering with ambitious founders from the seed stage through Series A, aiming to provide more than just capital. With a stated mission to support the next generation of transformative technology companies, S28 Capital leverages its team's deep operational experience as former founders and early startup employees to offer strategic guidance and hands-on support.
The firm's investment strategy is centered on identifying promising technology startups across a diverse range of sectors. S28 Capital typically makes initial investments ranging from $500,000 to $5 million, targeting companies that are poised for significant growth and disruption. Their portfolio spans various technology verticals, including enterprise software, artificial intelligence, fintech, healthcare, and consumer applications. This broad sector focus allows them to capture opportunities across the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
S28 Capital manages over $400 million in assets across three distinct funds, demonstrating a growing commitment to the early-stage ecosystem. Beyond capital injection, the firm emphasizes its role as a strategic partner, assisting portfolio companies with critical aspects such as product development, market strategy, talent acquisition, and follow-on fundraising. Their approach reflects a belief in long-term relationships and active participation in their portfolio companies' journeys, aiming to accelerate their path to success.
Investor Profile
S28 Capital has backed more than 71 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 13 rounds, about 18% of its total and boasts 16 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, Canada, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, SaaS.
- Typical check size: $500K – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (44%)
- Series A (28%)
- Series B (13%)
- Series C (7%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
- Pre Seed (3%)
- Series D (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (82%)
- Canada (10%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
- Poland (1%)
- New Zealand (1%)
- Israel (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Analytics
- Health Care
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Sales
- It Infrastructure
- Enterprise Software
- Machine Learning
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