TeleSoft Partners

TeleSoft Partners is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, with a long history of investing in the technology, communications, and energy value chain sectors. Established in 1996, the firm focused on providing value-added capital to early to growth-stage companies, typically participating in Series A, B, and C funding rounds. Over its operational history, TeleSoft Partners successfully raised six funds, accumulating a total of approximately $625 million in assets under management.

The firm's investment philosophy centered on identifying innovative companies poised for significant growth within its core sectors. Their portfolio historically included companies developing cutting-edge software, networking solutions, and energy technologies. TeleSoft Partners’ approach involved not just capital infusion but also strategic guidance and operational support to help their portfolio companies scale.

The last publicly known fund raised by TeleSoft Partners was TeleSoft Partners VI, which closed in 2007 with $300 million in commitments. Following this period, public information regarding new investments or active fundraising has become scarce. The firm's official website is no longer active as a venture capital portal, suggesting a significant reduction or cessation of new investment activities in recent years. Historically, their typical first check sizes ranged from approximately $5 million for earlier-stage rounds up to $20 million for more mature growth-stage opportunities, with an average deal size reported around $10 million. While TeleSoft Partners played a notable role in venture capital during its active period, its current status indicates it is primarily managing its existing portfolio rather than making new investments.