Exceptional Capital

About The Fund

Exceptional Capital is an investment fund that focuses on identifying and supporting the most ambitious founders in the enterprise software space. They target early-stage companies at the pre-seed and seed stages, primarily in North America but with a global outreach. The fund operates with an investment range of $100,000 to $5,000,000, aiming for a sweet spot of $1,500,000 for its investments. Exceptional Capital specializes in various industries including Software (Web Marketplace SaaS), Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies, and Web Security and Privacy. With a mission to create an exceptional future, they place great importance on building a true partnership with founders, offering unrivaled support, and leveraging their expansive global networks to serve as high-value tactical partners throughout different phases of a company's build. Their proactive approach to being advocates and champions for their portfolio companies is underscored by robust testimonials from founders and industry leaders. The leadership team consists of Marell Evans, the Founder and General Partner, and Andrew Van Nest, the Managing Partner, both of whom are committed to providing strategic guidance and support to the firms they invest in. Their approach is also reflected in their thought leadership, which showcases their perspectives on managing human and AI experiences, the responsibilities of emerging managers, and the advantages of AI-enabled enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Exceptional Capital operates out of San Francisco and Miami, illustrating a bicoastal presence in key technological and financial hubs.