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Spider Capital

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

Spider Capital is a San Francisco-based early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to investing in enterprise software companies that are driving the digital transformation of various industries. Founded by Michael Morgenthal and Jeremy Levine, the firm has established itself as a prominent player in the seed-stage ecosystem, focusing on disruptive technologies that enhance business operations and efficiency. Their investment thesis centers on identifying visionary founders building foundational software solutions for the modern enterprise.

The firm primarily targets seed-stage companies, often taking a lead or co-lead position in funding rounds. Spider Capital typically deploys initial checks ranging from $1 million to $3 million, indicating a commitment to providing substantial early capital to promising startups. This strategic approach allows them to partner closely with entrepreneurs from the very beginning, offering not just financial backing but also hands-on support, strategic guidance, and access to a robust network of industry experts and potential customers.

With over $150 million under management, Spider Capital has built a diverse portfolio of over 70 companies. Their successful track record is further underscored by the fact that their portfolio companies have collectively raised over $1.5 billion in follow-on capital, demonstrating the strong investor confidence and growth potential within their investments. This significant follow-on funding highlights Spider Capital's ability to identify companies with long-term viability and scalability.

Spider Capital's deep expertise in enterprise software and its commitment to fostering the growth of its portfolio companies make it a valuable partner for startups navigating the complex landscape of digital transformation. Their focused investment strategy and active involvement aim to accelerate the development and market penetration of innovative enterprise solutions.

Investor Profile

Spider Capital has backed more than 71 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 17 rounds, about 24% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), SaaS.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $3M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (38%)
  • Series A (34%)
  • Series Unknown (13%)
  • Series B (13%)
  • Series C (1%)
  • Pre Seed (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (76%)
  • Israel (10%)
  • Canada (8%)
  • United Kingdom (3%)
  • Portugal (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Saas
  • Machine Learning
  • Analytics
  • Enterprise Software
  • Information Technology
  • Computer
  • Industrial Automation
  • Robotics
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FAQ

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Who does Spider Capital frequently co-invest with?

TSVC
North America, California, United States, Los Altos
Co-Investments: 4
LaunchCapital
North America, Connecticut, United States, New Haven
Co-Investments: 5
Crosslink Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 7
Runway Venture Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
Webb Investment Network
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
U.S. Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
Eniac Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
UpWest
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 4
Cendana Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 7
Novel TMT Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Spider Capital often collaborate with?

EF
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
KT
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
CV
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Daniel Curran
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 2
RC
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
Davis Smith
North America, Utah, United States, Salt Lake City
Shared Deals: 1
PS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
SB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
CP
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
ED
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Spider Capital?

Castellum.AI

New York, New York, United States

Castellum.AI offers an AI-enabled compliance platform focusing on automated AML/KYC and transaction screening for financial institutions.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)ComplianceSaaSSoftware
Series AJul 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,500,000
Mechanical Orchard

San Francisco, California, United States

Mechanical Orchard is a GenAI-native technology company that modernizes critical legacy applications without disrupting what they’re doing.

Cloud Data ServicesDeveloper APIsDevOpsInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureSoftware
Series AFeb 7, 2024
Amount Raised: $24,000,000
Castellum.AI

Manhattan, New York, United States

Castellum.AI is the most accurate, reliable and fastest financial crime prevention solution.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)ComplianceSaaSSoftware
SeedSep 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,314,999
Company Six

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Company Six is a developer of robotics software tools to advance the awareness and protection of first responders.

Information TechnologyRoboticsSecuritySoftware
Series UnknownAug 17, 2023
Cyble

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Cyble is a leading AI-powered threat intelligence company offering comprehensive coverage of adversaries, exposure, weaknesses, and targets.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityRisk ManagementSoftware
Series BJul 30, 2023
Amount Raised: $24,000,000
Percepto

Modi'in, HaMerkaz, Israel

Percepto is a developer of autonomous drone technology for surveillance and inspections.

DronesEnterpriseIndustrial AutomationRoboticsSoftware
Series CJun 12, 2023
Amount Raised: $67,000,000
CommerceBear

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Bear is a vertical SaaS platform that helps furniture & home brands build listings.

FurnitureHome DecorSoftware
SeedDec 8, 2022
Amount Raised: $10,295,026
Smartex.ai

Porto, Lisboa, Portugal

Smartex.ai is an AI and computer vision company that uses automated inspection to detect textile defects.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionHardwareIndustrial AutomationTextiles
Series ANov 3, 2022
Amount Raised: $24,700,000
Mechanical Orchard

San Francisco, California, United States

Mechanical Orchard is a GenAI-native technology company that modernizes critical legacy applications without disrupting what they’re doing.

Cloud Data ServicesDeveloper APIsDevOpsInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureSoftware
SeedNov 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Logiwa

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Logiwa is the industry-leading WMS serving retail, e-commerce, wholesale, and 3PL businesses worldwide for over a decade.

Business Information SystemsCommercialE-CommerceRetail TechnologySoftwareSupply Chain Management
Series BOct 24, 2022
Amount Raised: $10,000,000