
TSVC
Description
TSVC, also known as Tsingyuan Ventures, is a prominent seed-stage venture capital firm based in Los Altos, California. Established in 2011, the firm has carved a niche for itself by focusing on early-stage technology startups, particularly those leveraging deep technology innovations. Their investment thesis centers on identifying disruptive companies in sectors such as artificial intelligence, big data, enterprise software, biotech, and new materials. TSVC aims to be more than just a capital provider, actively supporting founders with strategic guidance and operational expertise to help them navigate the complex journey from nascent idea to market leader.
TSVC's investment strategy typically involves leading or co-leading seed rounds, providing the foundational capital necessary for startups to achieve critical milestones. They are known for their hands-on approach, leveraging their extensive network and experience to assist portfolio companies with talent acquisition, business development, and subsequent fundraising efforts. The firm's initial check sizes generally range from $500,000 to $2,000,000, reflecting their commitment to providing substantial early-stage support. They also often participate in follow-on rounds as their portfolio companies grow.
Over the years, TSVC has built an impressive portfolio, demonstrating a keen eye for identifying future industry leaders. Their track record includes early investments in highly successful companies like Zoom, which went on to become a global communication powerhouse, and Plus.ai, an autonomous trucking company acquired by Amazon. With a portfolio exceeding 200 companies, TSVC has established itself as a significant player in the Silicon Valley venture ecosystem, consistently backing innovative startups that aim to redefine their respective industries.
Investor Profile
TSVC has backed more than 266 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 5% of its total and boasts 44 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, Canada, China.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology.
- Typical check size: $500K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (56%)
- Series A (14%)
- Series Unknown (13%)
- Pre Seed (5%)
- Angel (4%)
- Convertible Note (3%)
- Series B (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (89%)
- Canada (3%)
- China (3%)
- Singapore (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Health Care
- Saas
- Biotechnology
- Machine Learning
- Mobile
- Analytics
- Fintech
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