Curious

What is Curious?

Curious is a venture capital firm established in 2017 with a strategic focus on pre-seed and seed-stage technology investments, primarily targeting startups located in Seattle and the greater Pacific Northwest. Operating as a long-term holding company, Curious specializes in acquiring and nurturing software companies, utilizing a philosophy of empathy to guide their growth trajectories. Distinguished by a hands-on approach, the firm leverages the expertise of former operators to transform company cultures from urgency-driven to calm, aiming to create sustainable businesses designed to endure.

They actively seek opportunities to create exceptional exits for founders, streamlining the acquisition process to minimize distractions to daily operations. Curious's simple three-step acquisition process includes a rapid review, efficient evaluation based on future potential rather than current state, and a swift closure within 30 days with cash payment, affording founders the freedom to remain with or leave their company post-sale.

With an investment range between $1 million to $5 million, Curious is sector-agnostic and open to various scenarios, including complex ones, focusing on venture-backed or bootstrapped companies within their revenue target. Curious's ultimate objective is to provide liquidity to founders and investors while injecting new perspectives and methodologies to ensure the continued vitality and expansion of the acquired brands.

The firm invites engagement through its Curious Dispatch newsletter, where they share insights, news, and opportunities related to their portfolio, while also welcoming interested individuals to reach out via their listed contact details.