
Schematic Ventures
Description
Schematic Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm dedicated to early-stage investments within the industrial technology sector, with a pronounced focus on the future of logistics and supply chain. The firm primarily targets Seed and Series A companies that are developing innovative solutions to transform the movement of goods, people, and data. Their investment thesis centers on identifying and partnering with founders who possess deep industry insight and are building scalable technologies such as automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, and enterprise software tailored for industrial applications.
Beyond capital, Schematic Ventures emphasizes a hands-on approach, leveraging its team's operational expertise and extensive industry network to support portfolio companies. They aim to be more than just a financial partner, actively assisting startups with strategic guidance, customer introductions, and talent acquisition to accelerate their growth and market penetration. This collaborative model is designed to help founders navigate the complexities of the industrial landscape and achieve significant milestones.
The firm typically deploys initial checks ranging from $1 million to $3 million, targeting companies that are poised to disrupt traditional supply chain paradigms or create entirely new efficiencies. Schematic Ventures has demonstrated a consistent commitment to this niche, having raised substantial capital across multiple funds. For instance, their total funding amount across all funds is approximately $140 million, underscoring their capacity to support promising ventures in the long term. Their latest fund, Schematic Ventures Fund III, announced in 2022, further solidifies their position as a key player in the evolving logistics and supply chain technology ecosystem.
Investor Profile
Schematic Ventures has backed more than 59 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 24% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Logistics, Supply Chain Management.
- Typical check size: $1M – $3M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (39%)
- Series A (25%)
- Pre Seed (20%)
- Series B (12%)
- Series C (2%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (97%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Robotics
- Saas
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Transportation
- Industrial Automation
- Machine Learning
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