Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Media • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) |
Stages | Early |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $750,000 - $100,000,000 |
Founded in 2007 and based in San Francisco, California, Deep Fork Capital (DFC) is an early-stage venture capital firm with a clear focus on investing globally in entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of technology-driven innovations primarily within the consumer internet sphere. They emphasize a broad investment thesis that encompasses various software-driven sectors, including but not limited to adtech, digital media, enterprise software, gaming, social media, e-commerce, big data, and cloud computing. Targeting startups that present platform- and marketplace-driven business models, DFC seeks opportunities that exhibit potential for substantial dual-sided network effects and whose founders demonstrate a data-driven approach to building their companies. The firm's investment range lies between $750,000 and $100,000,000, allowing them to support various stages of company growth.Deep Fork Capital prides itself on a unique heritage, as their own investors include seasoned entrepreneurs, some who have established and grown companies that rank among the world's most successful and innovative. This fund, therefore, brings together deeply experienced entrepreneurs investing in the upcoming generation of pioneers. They prioritize ideas and people first, leveraging their broad global network among industry players and later-stage investors to amplify the success of their portfolio companies. DFC's roster includes a variety of promising startups, such as Algorithmia, Amplify, and Artivest, and showcases successful exits and investments in leading-edge firms, indicating their commitment to fostering significant technological advancement and market disruption.The team is led by Tim Komada, the Founder and Managing Partner, a 15-year technology entrepreneur and investor with a proven track record of guiding companies to successful outcomes. Alongside him is Principal Adam Besvinick, based in New York, who sources new investment opportunities and works closely with portfolio companies, bringing his diverse background from business development to banking into the fold. DFC embodies a partnership approach, providing more than just capital but also strategic advisory and operational support to ensure the transformative growth of their investees.