
UpVentures Capital
Description
UpVentures Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Little Falls, New Jersey, with a strategic focus on disruptive technology companies. Established in 2017, the firm primarily targets Seed and Series A funding rounds, providing essential capital and strategic guidance to help its portfolio companies achieve significant scale. While their initial investment focus is on early-stage opportunities, their portfolio demonstrates a commitment to companies that successfully progress through multiple funding rounds, including later-stage Series B, C, and even E rounds.
The firm's investment philosophy centers on identifying companies with strong management teams, innovative technologies, and large, addressable markets. They seek ventures that possess clear competitive advantages and the potential for substantial growth. UpVentures Capital aims to be more than just a capital provider, offering strategic support to navigate the complexities of scaling a technology business.
As of early 2024, UpVentures Capital has made approximately 10 investments across various technology sectors. Their portfolio includes companies that have gone on to raise substantial follow-on funding from other prominent investors, such as MedRhythms, Proscia, and VeriSIM Life, indicating their ability to identify promising early-stage opportunities. The firm's commitment to minority investments allows founders to maintain significant control while benefiting from UpVentures' expertise and network.
Investor Profile
UpVentures Capital has backed more than 38 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 8% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Information Technology.
Stage Focus
- Seed (45%)
- Series Unknown (24%)
- Series A (18%)
- Series D (5%)
- Series E (3%)
- Series C (3%)
- Initial Coin Offering (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (97%)
- Israel (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Information Technology
- Enterprise Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Health Care
- Analytics
- Machine Learning
- Medical
- Financial Services
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