Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Industries | BioTech • Entertainment (& Sports) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Gaming (& eSports) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Robotics • Nanotechnology |
Stages | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A |
Investing | United States • China |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $1,500,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $500,000 |
Outpost Capital is a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm with a strong presence in China, focusing on emerging technologies and frontier sectors such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and others. Established in 2016, they are one of the earliest VC firms to specialize in VR/AR and blockchain technologies. Outpost Capital's approach involves partnering with premier entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and across the globe, leveraging their extensive network and resources to foster growth in their portfolio companies. They target early-stage startups and emphasize a founder-problem fit, ensuring that founders are exceptionally equipped to tackle the problems they are addressing. Outpost Capital believes in the significance of a VC-startup fit, looking for opportunities where they can add substantial value beyond capital. Their investment range lies between $100,000 and $1,500,000, with a sweet spot at around $500,000, focusing on stages from Pre-Seed to Series A. The firm's leadership consists of individuals with diverse and comprehensive backgrounds across technology, finance, and entrepreneurship, with team members who have previous experience in top companies and institutions. Their investment thesis is based on the belief that great rewards come after taking significant risks, and they dedicate their efforts to bringing frontier technologies to market by backing bold founders willing to explore uncharted territories. By maintaining a bi-cultural team, Outpost Capital acts as a bridge between the US and Chinese markets, providing strategic solutions for technology endeavors to thrive. Along with VR/AR and blockchain, they have stakes in sectors like drones, gaming, nanotechnology, cloud services, analytics, and biotech. Their portfolio includes various innovative companies and platforms such as MOAC, Supermedium, and TheWaveVR, aiming to redefine industries through advanced technologies.