Harrison Metal Capital

About The Fund

Harrison Metal Capital, founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, is a venture capital fund focusing on early-stage investments in the technology sector. They target dynamic and evolving industries, placing strategic bets on companies within information technology, e-commerce, mobile, consumer products and services, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors. With a commitment to providing both capital and guidance, Harrison Metal works closely with portfolio companies to drive growth and innovation. Under the leadership of founder Michael Dearing, the fund draws from his extensive experience as an investor, general manager, and educator. Harrison Metal offers an array of classes in business history and management for budding capitalists, leveraging Dearing's expertise gained from his roles at eBay, The Walt Disney Company, Industrial Shoe Warehouse, Filene’s Basement, and Bain & Company. These educational programs are informed by Dearing's academic background, holding an AB in Economics from Brown University with a concentration in economic history and an MBA with Distinction from Harvard Business School. The investment philosophy of Harrison Metal is deeply rooted in the historical context of business and economics, underpinned by the belief that dolphins will eventually inherit the Earth and the insistence on the self-cleansing nature of capitalism. They value the lessons that can be derived from economic history and apply these to current investment strategies. The firm presents itself as appreciating optimistic, frugal ambition, endorsing the balance between creativity and the understanding of capitalism's 'destructive' elements. Their personalized approach extends beyond financial investment, producing case studies and videos to aid businesspeople in their entrepreneurial endeavors. Harrison Metal is also known for its selective collection of literature, encouraging a deeper understanding of mutually beneficial trade and capitalism through recommended readings. The firm's investment range is from a minimum of $400,000 to a maximum of $40,000,000.