Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • Retail (& E-Commerce) • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer |
Stages | Series A, Seed |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $10,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $5,000,000 |
Silas Capital is a New York-based investment firm that provides growth equity and venture capital to consumer brands. They aim to be a unique and ideal partner to entrepreneurs in the rapidly evolving consumer space. Silas Capital focuses on investing in 'emerging' growth stage consumer brands through their entity, Silas Capital, as well as in venture-stage consumer and enabling tech through Silas Ventures. With a strong emphasis on flexibility, their approach aligns with the needs of entrepreneurs by providing adaptable capital to support growth. As both founders and investors with over a decade of experience, they apply hands-on assistance to help companies accelerate growth and profitability using their operating experiences and resources. Their objective is to amplify the unique capabilities and 'magic' the entrepreneurs contribute, striving to create long-term value, superior brand recognition, and increased market share, allowing founders to maintain both creative and shareholder control. They are committed to being an investment partner for visionaries building exceptional brands at the intersection of commerce and influence. Driven by the belief that the empowered consumer is reshaping the landscape for successful companies, they involve themselves in multiple stages of development, from seed to Series A rounds, with an investment sweet spot around $5,000,000. They generally invest between $100,000 to $10,000,000 in sectors that include software, IT, media, education, retail, e-commerce, cleantech, healthtech, fitness, food, beverage, healthcare, wellness, and other consumer industries. Silas Capital showcases not only their investment prowess but also their portfolio companies, which include beauty brands like VIOLETTE_FR and RŌZ, skincare brand Oak Essentials, and sunscreen company Vacation®.