Pelorus Venture Capital Ltd.

About The Fund

Pelorus Venture Capital Ltd., operating under the name Costanoa Ventures, is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California. They specialize in equity investments with a primary focus on sectors such as IT (& TMT), Media, BioTech, Hardware (& Manufacturing), and HealthTech (& Fitness), and Material Science. Costanoa Ventures' investment thesis revolves around early-stage ventures, specifically Seed, Startup, and Early Stage companies. With assets under management totaling $600 million, they aim to support companies with not just capital, but also with strategic guidance and operational support. Costanoa Ventures' investment range falls between a minimum of $500,000 and a maximum of $8,000,000, indicating a flexible and supportive approach towards nurturing growing companies at critical stages of their development. They position themselves as a hands-on partner to entrepreneurs, providing more than just funding. Through their BuilderOps program, they offer a team of experts in go-to-market strategies, marketing, sales playbooks, and company-building, aimed at accelerating the path to product-market fit for their portfolio companies. Costanoa Ventures takes pride in being actively involved with their investees, many of whom regard them as the first call during challenging times due to their deep functional expertise and problem-solving capabilities. Their commitment is exemplified by investing in a limited number of companies each year to ensure each portfolio company receives sufficient time, capital, and support. Furthermore, their small team's hands-on approach is designed to make a significant impact, especially appreciated by founders who find a safe space for learning and experimentation in their relationship with Costanoa.