WestCap

What is WestCap?

WestCap is an investment firm established in 1997 with a focus on tech-enabled, asset-light marketplaces across various sectors where they have deep knowledge and expertise. Their operational approach aims to collaborate with founder-led, product-centric, and market-leading businesses to navigate the most critical stages of growth.

The companies in their portfolio typically leverage disruptive technology in sustainably advantaged ways to challenge incumbent competitors and target large addressable markets.

They invest in a range of industries including Software, PropTech, Media, BioTech, Business Solutions, FinTech, Sales, Marketing, HealthTech, Fitness, Blockchain, Cryptos, Web Security, Privacy, Gaming, eSports, Advertising, Analytics, Medical Devices, Hospital Services, Payments, Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare, and Wellness.

Their investment ethos is embodied by the belief that proactive involvement in their companies can build market leaders as opposed to passive investments which merely take bets on potential.

WestCap's investment criteria revolve around seeking out leadership teams with an opportunistic approach, innovative products that are powered by best-in-class technology, a growing customer base that is enthusiastic and engaged, proven positive unit economics, and markets that have the potential for scalability.

They provide seed to Series B stage funding with a sweet spot of $1.5 million, but are capable of investing anywhere from $100,000 to $5 million.

Their assets under management are valued at $2.25 billion. They operate out of multiple locations including San Francisco, New York, London, and Portsmouth, indicating a broad geographic footprint in their investment approach.