Labrador Ventures

About The Fund

Labrador Ventures is a venture capital firm that specializes in seed stage investments, primarily focusing on companies based in the West Coast region of the United States. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, they have established a strong presence in the venture capital industry. Labrador Ventures targets a wide array of industries including Software (Web, Marketplace, SaaS), Information Technology (IT & TMT), Media, Hardware (& Manufacturing), DeepTech, Investment Management, and Mobile. The firm is known for engaging with innovative startups and entrepreneurial teams in the information service, applied material science, messaging, and data communication sectors. They offer robust financial support with investment amounts ranging from a minimum of $441,100 to a maximum of $21,000,000, signifying a flexible approach towards financing emerging businesses from various technological domains. Labrador Ventures' notable achievements include successful IPOs of portfolio companies such as Rocket Fuel (NASDAQ:FUEL) and Marrone Bio Innovations (NASDAQ:MBII), as well as significant milestones accomplished by companies like PlayPhone, which announced a partnership with Sprint, and Pandora, which surpassed 200 million registered users in the US. Another portfolio company, Ustream, released a new app named Broadcast for Friends, showcasing the firm's commitment to fostering innovation across its investments. With their specialized focus on the seed stage segment, Labrador Ventures positions itself as a critical partner for startups seeking both capital and strategic guidance during their early development phases.