122 West Ventures

About The Fund

122 West Ventures is a venture capital firm that specializes in early and seed-stage investments, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area. They focus on investing in a diverse array of industries including software (such as Web Marketplace and SaaS platforms), IT and TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications), blockchain and cryptocurrencies, real estate and construction, and mobile technologies. With an investment minimum of $150,000, and maximum of $1,700,000, their sweet spot for investments lies around $500,000. 122 West Ventures operates under the philosophy of backing exceptional early-stage founders and has crafted a portfolio that includes investments and advisory roles in companies like Karat, Pattreon, Material Security, ICO $GRT, and Coinbase, among many others. Their interests span a variety of applications and solutions such as email security platforms, decentralized protocols, real estate marketplaces, workflow automations, compliance services, intuitive hotel solutions, enterprise data science platforms, and even creative platforms for AR/VR. As evidenced from their portfolio, they support innovative platforms that redefine existing services and create new ways of engaging with technology and business, from individual creatives to large-scale enterprises. The firm leverages its expertise and network to drive growth and value within their portfolio companies, striving to make a significant impact in the industries they operate within. They also provide a community for founders and an investor portal to facilitate collaboration and growth. With a varied portfolio indicating their wide-scope investment thesis, 122 West Ventures remains adaptable, aiming to fund the evolution of technology and its multifaceted applications in the modern world.