Telegraph Hill Capital

What is Telegraph Hill Capital?

Telegraph Hill Capital (THCap) is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2007.

The firm specializes in early-stage investments focusing on technology companies with transformative potential across various industries.

They actively invest in a broad spectrum of sectors, including Software (Web Marketplace, SaaS), PropTech, Education, AgroTech, FinTech and financial services, Retail and E-Commerce, IoT and Wearables, CleanTech, A.I. and Big Data, HealthTech and Fitness, Web Security and Privacy, Autonomous vehicles and Cars, Logistics and Distribution, Payments, Real Estate and Construction, and Investment Management.

THCap prioritizes investments across North America and Western Europe, with a preference for B2B models, and supports startups demonstrating user adoption and an unfair competitive advantage.

The firm’s investment approach involves leading seed and pre-seed rounds, typically investing between $100,000 and $500,000, with a sweet spot of around $250,000. Beyond providing capital, THCap aligns closely with founders, offering hands-on support and leveraging deep industry connections and expertise to help portfolio companies thrive.

They emphasize the importance of obsessed teams focused on solving significant problems and redefining or creating new industries.

THCap's commitment extends to active involvement in follow-on rounds for their portfolio companies and establishing trustful relationships with later-stage founders. The firm also advocates for sustainable business models and ESG impact.

THCap's dedicated team in North America and Europe is equipped to assist with talent recruitment, business development, and cross-border expansion. Since inception, the firm has managed several funds, made numerous investments and played a role in raising substantial amounts of capital, leading to the creation of thousands of jobs.