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Sinai Capital Partners

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Sinai Ventures, established in New York City, is a prominent venture capital firm known for its broad investment mandate across the internet and software sectors. Founded by Jordan Fudge, the firm distinguishes itself by investing across all stages of a company's lifecycle, from pre-seed to growth equity. This flexible approach allows Sinai Ventures to partner with founders at the earliest conceptual stages and continue to support them through significant scaling and expansion. Their core philosophy centers on being "founder-first," emphasizing deep collaboration and providing strategic guidance beyond capital.

The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its sector-agnostic approach within internet and software, allowing them to back innovative companies in diverse areas such as fintech, consumer technology, enterprise SaaS, and digital health. Sinai Ventures actively seeks out disruptive technologies and strong management teams, aiming to identify and nurture the next generation of market leaders. They are known for their hands-on approach, leveraging their extensive network and operational expertise to help portfolio companies navigate challenges and accelerate growth. Their portfolio includes notable companies like MasterClass, Cameo, Ro, and Pipe, demonstrating their ability to identify and back high-potential ventures.

Sinai Ventures typically deploys initial capital ranging from $500,000 for early-stage pre-seed and seed investments, extending up to $10,000,000 for initial growth equity rounds. This wide range reflects their commitment to investing across the entire spectrum of company development. The firm has built a substantial portfolio, reportedly comprising investments in over 150 companies, and manages significant capital, with some reports indicating assets under management exceeding $250 million. Their ability to provide follow-on funding further solidifies their commitment to long-term partnerships, supporting companies through multiple financing rounds as they scale.

Investor Profile

Sinai Capital Partners has backed more than 90 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 9 rounds, about 10% of its total and boasts 12 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, Mexico, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Financial Services, FinTech.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $10M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (67%)
  • Series A (13%)
  • Series B (6%)
  • Series Unknown (4%)
  • Pre Seed (3%)
  • Series D (2%)
  • Convertible Note (2%)
  • Series C (1%)
  • Series E (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (88%)
  • Mexico (3%)
  • United Kingdom (3%)
  • Colombia (2%)
  • India (2%)
  • Canada (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • E-commerce
  • Information Technology
  • Internet
  • Finance
  • Social Media
  • Apps
  • Mobile Apps
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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 Sinai Capital Partners frequently co-invest with?

Spark Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 4
Soma Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 7
Liquid 2 Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 9
MaC Venture Capital
North America, Texas, United States, Abilene
Co-Investments: 4
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 15
Plug and Play
North America, California, United States, Sunnyvale
Co-Investments: 4
Village Global
North America, California, United States, Covina
Co-Investments: 4
AAFM
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Founders Fund
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Sinai Capital Partners often collaborate with?

CV
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
JM
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 3
BR
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 3
AP
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
DF
North America, California, United States, Penngrove
Shared Deals: 2
Cyan Banister
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
BF
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 5
JS
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
AO
North America, Indiana, United States, Indianapolis
Shared Deals: 2
JG
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Sinai Capital Partners?

Galvanick

Los Angeles, California, United States

Secure industrial operations.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySoftware
SeedJun 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Volition

San Francisco, California, United States

Volition is a marketplace that offers a wide range of suppliers of industrial components.

E-CommerceHardwareMarketplace
SeedMay 22, 2023
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
Checkmate

San Francisco, California, United States

Checkmate is a smart shopping solution that gathers e-commerce data and helps customers save money.

E-CommerceRetail TechnologyShopping
SeedSep 26, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Deel

San Francisco, California, United States

Deel is a payroll and compliance platform that provides employees and contractors with hiring, HR, and payroll services.

Bookkeeping and PayrollFinancial ServicesFinTechHuman ResourcesRecruiting
Series DMay 11, 2022
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
Varda

El Segundo, California, United States

Varda is a space manufacturing startup that creates products in microgravity and retrieves them for terrestrial use.

AerospaceManufacturingProduct Design
Series BMay 2, 2022
Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.

AerospaceGovernmentMilitaryNational Security
Series DMar 17, 2022
Esusu

New York, New York, United States

Esusu is a financial technology platform that leverages data solutions to help residents and improve property performance.

CreditFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series BJan 27, 2022
Amount Raised: $130,000,000
Stride Funding

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Stride Funding is a financial technology company that offers an alternative to traditional student loans through income share agreements.

EducationFinanceFinancial Services
Series ADec 2, 2021
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Ghost

Los Angeles, California, United States

Ghost combines real-time data with intelligent solutions to help brands monetize their excess inventory discreetly and sustainably.

MarketplaceRetail TechnologySoftware
SeedNov 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
ScienceIO

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

ScienceIO develops a biomedical language platform to transform complex medical text into usable data and actionable insights.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareNatural Language Processing
SeedOct 13, 2021
Amount Raised: $8,000,000