Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Other |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Future Of Work • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Investment Management • LegalTech • Mobile • Mobility • Consumer |
Stages | Series A, Series B |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $6,000,000 - $12,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $8,000,000 |
Assets Under Management | $2,000,000,000 |
August Capital is a venture capital investment firm focused on an array of technology markets, including software, storage, network, software as a service (SaaS), semiconductors, optics, consumer internet, IT & TMT, business solutions, hardware & manufacturing, A.I. & big data, web security & privacy, cloud services & infrastructure, investment management, LegalTech, and mobile sectors. Founded in 1995 and based in Menlo Park, California, they have established themselves as a significant player in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, with an emphasis on Series A and Series B funding stages for start-up companies. August Capital distinguishes themselves by investing in fewer enterprises relative to peer funds but providing robust support to their portfolio companies, aiding them in becoming influential and game-changing businesses in their respective industries. The firm's investment strategy typically involves investment amounts ranging from $6 million to $12 million, with a sweet spot of around $8 million, allowing them to take meaningful stakes in their investees and actively contribute to their growth and development. With approximately $2 billion in assets under management, August Capital is well-positioned to back innovative and high-potential startups that align with their investment thesis. Their website emphasizes a personal approach to venture capital, suggesting a philosophy of close collaboration and strategic guidance for the companies they choose to back.