Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • A.I. (& Big Data) |
Stages | Seed, Series A |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $500,000 - $2,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,300,000 |
Watermark Venture Capital is a privately held investment fund based in California that specializes in deploying capital to startups within the Software, Artificial Intelligence, and other technology-related sectors. Having successfully deployed capital through their first fund from 2018 to 2022, particularly in SaaS and AI startups, they are now in the process of building their second fund, Watermark Venture Capital II, with an estimated time of arrival in the second or third quarter of 2023. They typically invest in businesses located in various Californian cities including Los Angeles, San Diego, the Bay Area, Newport Beach, Irvine, and Cupertino. Their investments focus on companies seeking Seed to Series A funding, with a minimum investment size of $500,000, a maximum of $2,000,000, and a sweet spot of $1,300,000. Areas of interest highlight complex and structural engineering, including offshore mega marine structures and chemical engineering; robotics, encompassing micro robotics and human interaction technologies; AI, especially in dynamic supply chains, decision support systems, and micro-accounting; as well as agritech and logistics solutions such as chemical reactors and supply chain enhancements. Moreover, they have a significant focus on human-computer interaction, covering sectors like e-sports, gaming, and database technologies. Their team includes Mangesh Mahajan and Dilip Patel, bringing expertise to guide startups through their initial growth phases. Investors and startups can reach out to Watermark Venture Capital to explore potential collaborations and investment opportunities.