Olympia North

What is Olympia North?

Olympia North is a venture capital firm specializing in investments in various sectors with a central focus on technology-enabled platforms and services.

They place an emphasis on Software, including Web Marketplace and SaaS, FinTech, including Financial Services, and Payments. As a company, Olympia North offers both seed and pre-seed investments, with a particular expertise in nurturing early-stage companies.

Their investment range lies between $100,000 and $5,000,000, aiming for a sweet spot of around $1,500,000 per investment. They distinguish themselves through a team of experienced operators who are prepared from day one to support portfolio companies.

Fred Wang, the Founder & Managing Partner, brings with him a rich history of building technology teams in growing companies, with notable past roles as a product manager at Yelp and cofounder and CTO of Pagevamp. Olympia North is backed by a diverse group of select investors, including experienced investors, former CEOs, individuals, funds, and family offices.

These investors not only contribute capital but also come with a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in scaling software and services businesses.

The company is supported by individuals like GJ King & Will Bressman, Lucas Braun & Ryan Robinson, and others who have held CEO positions in successful enterprises. In addition, investment entities such as Pacific Lake, Search Fund Partners, TTCER, Endurance Search Partners, and The Cambria Group are among the firm's backers.

Partnerships emphasize finding and growing small to medium size companies, with investment interests ranging across various industries and geographies. Olympia North operates out of Houston, TX, and seeks to leverage their extensive network and industry expertise to guide their portfolio companies towards significant growth and profitability.