Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Media • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer |
Stages | Seed, Series A |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,500,000 |
Torch Capital is a venture capital firm based in New York, focusing on investments across various sectors including e-commerce, marketplaces, consumer internet, digital media, healthcare, fintech, beauty, food and beverage, and more. Their approach centers on visionary founders who leverage technology to transform consumer experiences and business operations. The firm positions itself as more than just investors, highlighting a partnership with seasoned entrepreneurs and industry veterans to support their portfolio companies in scaling effectively. Their extended team boasts significant names such as Brynn Putnam, founder of Mirror (acquired by Lululemon); Wes “Diplo” Pentz, a Grammy-winning DJ and producer; Bob Hurst, former Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs; Bob Pittman, Chairman & CEO of iHeartMedia; Silas Chou, investor in consumer brands; James Murdoch, media executive; and Jenny Fleiss, co-founder of Rent the Runway, among others. Torch Capital's investment philosophy extends beyond traditional consumer sectors, embracing consumer-facing and B2B platforms, as well as the underlying infrastructure that enables growth. They pursue early-stage investment opportunities, with a preference for Seed and Series A rounds. Their minimum investment size is $100,000, going up to a maximum of $5,000,000, with a 'sweet spot' of around $1,500,000 for selected deals. The partners at Torch Capital strive to contribute more than capital, priding themselves on offering the network, operational expertise, and strategic insights necessary for startups to thrive in today's competitive environment. Through their portfolio, they showcase a commitment to promoting innovation and supporting scalable businesses in their journey towards market leadership.