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SierraMaya360

North America, California, United States, Los Angeles

Description

Sierra Maya Ventures, also known as SierraMaya360, is an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm positions itself as a full-service investor, aiming to provide not only capital but also strategic guidance, operational support, and access to their extensive network for portfolio companies. Their investment thesis centers on identifying and nurturing promising startups across various high-growth technology sectors, emphasizing a hands-on approach to foster growth and success.

The firm primarily targets companies in their Seed, Pre-Seed, and Series A stages, indicating a strong focus on foundational growth and early market validation. Sierra Maya Ventures has demonstrated a broad interest in industries such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Fintech, e-commerce, and digital media. This diverse sector focus allows them to capitalize on emerging trends and disruptive technologies across the digital landscape, supporting founders in navigating the challenges of scaling an early-stage business.

Sierra Maya Ventures typically deploys initial checks starting from $250,000, with their maximum first cheque extending up to $2,000,000, aligning with the capital needs of nascent companies seeking to develop their products, expand their teams, and acquire initial customers. As of early 2024, the firm has reportedly made over 38 investments into various startups, showcasing their active participation in the early-stage ecosystem. Their portfolio includes companies that have gone on to raise significant follow-on funding, underscoring their ability to identify high-potential ventures.

Investor Profile

SierraMaya360 has backed more than 47 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 9% of its total and boasts 13 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.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Mobile, SaaS.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $2M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (57%)
  • Series A (15%)
  • Series B (9%)
  • Series Unknown (9%)
  • Pre Seed (4%)
  • Series C (2%)
  • Series E (2%)
  • Secondary Market (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (94%)
  • Canada (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Mobile
  • Saas
  • Apps
  • Social Media
  • E-commerce
  • Real Estate
  • Analytics
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does SierraMaya360 frequently co-invest with?

37 Angels
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
500 Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 9
Felicis
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 3
Scout Ventures
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Co-Investments: 3
Andreessen Horowitz
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
Tuesday Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
True Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
Slow Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
Expansion Venture Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does SierraMaya360 often collaborate with?

AR
Europe, Lombardia, Italy, Milano
Shared Deals: 2
NS
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
AL
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
AB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
BC
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 3
EP
Europe, Lombardia, Italy, Milano
Shared Deals: 2
UN
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
SL
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 2
AS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
SP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by SierraMaya360?

MAZ

New York, New York, United States

The MAZ platform helps companies create world-class apps and serve content around the globe.

AppsSoftwareVideo
Series UnknownFeb 25, 2016
Amount Raised: $936,000
BREWPUBLIK

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

BREWPUBLIK is an e-commerce retailer for craft beer and provides beer to homes and offices.

Craft BeerDeliveryE-CommerceFood and BeverageSubscription Service
Pre SeedOct 26, 2015
Amount Raised: $125,000
Able Lending

Austin, Texas, United States

Able is the lowest-cost online lender for small business loans in the nation. We partner with your network to provide loans from $25k-$1MM.

CreditFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechSmall and Medium Businesses
Series AAug 25, 2015
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Carta

San Francisco, California, United States

Carta is a global ownership management platform that helps companies, investors, and employees manage equity and ownership.

Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechImpact InvestingSaaSSoftware
Series BAug 13, 2015
Amount Raised: $17,000,000
Krossover

New York, New York, United States

Krossover, a video indexing platform, allows relationships to be built around keywords and then attached to the timeline of a video.

AnalyticsMobileSaaSSoftwareSports
Series BJul 20, 2015
Amount Raised: $12,718,435
Bubbl

New York, New York, United States

Fan Interaction Tech for Online Video

Digital EntertainmentSocial MediaSoftwareVideoVideo EditingVideo Streaming
SeedJun 1, 2015
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Challenged

Los Angeles, California, United States

Challenged makes daily challenges with friends, celebrities, and companies with a focus on social awareness.

AppsBrand MarketingSoftware
SeedJun 1, 2015
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
TopFan

Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States

TopFan is a platform for building communities.

FilmMusicPoliticsSports
SeedApr 29, 2015
Lyft

San Francisco, California, United States

Lyft designs, markets, and operates a mobile application that matches drivers with passengers who request rides.

AppsMobile AppsRide SharingSoftwareTransportation
Series EMar 11, 2015
Amount Raised: $530,000,000
HoneyBook

San Francisco, California, United States

HoneyBook is a clientflow management platform for independent service-based businesses

AppsFinancial ServicesFinTechSaaS
Series BMar 5, 2015
Amount Raised: $22,000,000