Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital Fund |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Retail (& E-Commerce) • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) |
Investing | United States • Europe |
Co=Creation=Capital is a venture capital fund focused on empowering technology startups by offering more than just financial backing. They operate with the conviction that successful businesses arise from a symbiotic mix of entrepreneurs, capital, and management. Their investment thesis revolves around this trilogy, aiming to transform a typical 20% chance of startup success into a 75% chance through their hands-on approach. They engage with 1 to 2 companies per person, integrating into the teams and working closely with founders, which distinguishes them from traditional VCs that may offer limited time and advice and incubators that provide infrastructure but play a numbers game. This venture capital fund invests in sectors like Software (including Web, Marketplace, SaaS), IT and TMT, Media, Retail and E-Commerce, IoT and Wearables, AI and Big Data, and HealthTech and Fitness. A portion of the fund comes from the personal investments of the Co=Creation team, ensuring a high level of commitment towards the success of their investments. They also include outside investors, especially those willing to work collaboratively with companies. Their fund structure includes a 2% management fee and 20% carried interest, with an incentive model that rewards investors for contributing to the success of the startups. The team is led by experienced individuals such as Ashok Jain, a serial successful founder and investor, and Sean Foote, a venture capitalist, professor, and founder. Co=Creation=Capital's headquarters are located at 7500 Rialto Blvd., Bldg. 2 Suite 260, Austin, Texas, but they also have an address at 1287 Anvilwood Ave., Sunnyvale, CA. Their approach is distinct in that they actively co-create with their portfolio companies, leveraging their experience and network to drive growth and combat the common threats of mediocrity and failure in the competitive startup landscape.