Startup Capital Ventures

About The Fund

Startup Capital Ventures (SCV) is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Honolulu, Hawaii. They focus on Silicon Valley and are selective in their investments in Hawaii and other regions. They target B2B technology companies that are capital efficient, which means they require relatively small amounts of capital to achieve success. Such companies should have proof of first revenue for SCV to consider initial investments ranging from $250,000 to $1 million, with additional reserves for future funding rounds. SCV prefers co-investing with other leading funds during the Seed and Series A stages of a company's growth. Since their foundation in 2005, SCV has managed two funds and has invested in a diverse portfolio of sectors such as FinTech, Cloud/SaaS, Security, Healthcare IT, and IoT. They take pride in working closely with entrepreneurs and founding teams, contributing more than just capital by offering guidance and making strategic introductions. Their portfolio includes companies like Silver Tail Systems, PlayFab, and HealthCrowd, among others, which demonstrates their commitment to innovative technology solutions that offer high impact and efficiency. They have worked with and supported various companies that specialize in cyber security, financial technology, nanomaterials, and laboratory operations. SCV values companies that can show a clear path to success with fewer financial resources, and they look for founders who are passionate, committed, and have a deep understanding of their respective markets.