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Experian Ventures is the corporate venture arm of Experian. The firm prefers to make venture investments.
Menlo Park (CA), U.S.A.
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Spike Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in and for the Stanford Alumni network. The firm also co-invests with lead investors with sector expertise.
San Francisco Bay Area - San Francisco California, U.S.A.
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Just visit our web site and submit your pitch to us. All 3 of our Managing Partners review every submission and as a startup ourselves we remain very open minded when reviewing founder submissions. Our investment focus is pre-seed and seed stage companies. We cover ALL sectors and ALL geographies. We are founder-focused. We invest in people first and foremost, which is why we have opened up and democratized our process. We typically lead early stage deals with checks anywhere from $200k to $1M.
British Columbia Vancouver, Canada, United States
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TELUS Ventures is the venture capital arm of TELUS, a North American telecommunications company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The firm partners with privately held companies that offer unique technologies and innovative products that will accelerate growth initiatives within TELUS. The firm actively seeks synergistic investments in digital health, internet of things, big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, security, managed information technology services, wireless, and next-generation network infrastructure.
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DigitalDx Ventures is a Venture Capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. The firm invests in the healthcare sector.
New York City, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsLerer Hippeau Ventures is a seed stage venture capital firm which invests in companies operating in the information technology, media, retail, mobile and manufacturing sectors. LHV was founded in 2010 and is based in New York City, New York..
New York City - , U.S.A.
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FirstMark Capital is an early stage venture capital firm investing in technology and technology-enabled companies. The firm primarily seeks to make seed and early stage investments, but also invests in later stage companies and makes follow-on investments through their opportunity fund series. It was founded in 2008 and is based in New York, New York.
New York - San Francisco - Bay Area - City - SF, U.S.A.
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Bleu Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in the future of retail at pre-seed or seed stage. The firm was founded in 2015 and has offices in New York and San Francisco.
New York City, U.S.A.
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FJ Labs is a venture capital firm based in New York, New York. The firm invests in the consumer, fintech, e-commerce, travel, mobile, and SaaS sectors.
New York (NY), U.S.A.
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Insight Venture Partners is a growth investment firm that invests in the e-commerce, internet, mobile, media, online gaming, software sectors. It provides recapitalization, PIPE, buyouts, expansion, growth and later stage investments. The firm was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in New York with additional offices in the United States, Europe and Asia.
New York City - Cambridge, U.K., Israel, U.S.A.
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Founder Collective is a seed stage venture capital fund that invests in the advertising technology, business product, business service, consumer service, consumer product, e-commerce, embedded device, healthcare, mobile, marketplace, information technology and software sectors. The firm was founded in 2009 and has offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts and San Francisco, California.
New York - City, U.S.A.
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ENIAC Ventures is the first independent seed stage venture fund focused exclusively on the mobile software sector. ENIAC Ventures invests in high growth mobile startups identified through its network of established relationships in the sector. The firm takes a hands on approach and provides talented, driven entrepreneurs with on-the-ground management strategy and execution. The firm is led by Hadley Harris, Nihal Mehta, Vic Singh, and Tim Young. In October 2010, the firm announced that it raised $1.6 million in its first fund, which it will invest in $25,000 to $100,000 chunks over the next four to five years. Specific targeted sectors include, but are not limited to the following: Enterprise and consumer productivity applications, Interactive and casual gaming, Location based services, Mobile advertising, Mobile commerce, Mobile presence, Mobile analytics, Aggregation of services, Mobile virtual worlds, Near field communications, Payments and mobile banking, Rich media content delivery, and Mobile user interfaces.
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Prominent angel investors in the U.S. include Jason Calacanis, Naval Ravikant, and Reid Hoffman. Jason Calacanis is known for his early investments in Uber and Robinhood. Naval Ravikant, co-founder of AngelList, has invested in numerous startups including Twitter and Yammer. Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, has made significant investments in Facebook, Airbnb, and Dropbox. These investors typically invest between $25,000 and $100,000 in early-stage startups, often providing valuable mentorship and network access.
Top VC firms like Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Accel are known for their substantial investments in the tech sector. Sequoia Capital, one of the oldest and most successful VC firms, has invested in companies like Apple, Google, and WhatsApp. Andreessen Horowitz has made significant investments in Airbnb, Lyft, and GitHub. Accel is known for backing Facebook, Slack, and Dropbox. These firms often lead funding rounds with investments ranging from $5 million to $50 million, depending on the stage and potential of the startup.
Angel investors typically invest smaller amounts, ranging from $25,000 to $100,000, while VC firms can invest millions of dollars in a single round. For instance, Sequoia Capital often invests in late-stage rounds with ticket sizes upwards of $50 million. In contrast, early-stage VC investments from firms like Accel or Andreessen Horowitz may range between $5 million and $10 million. The substantial investment sizes by these firms reflect their confidence in the potential growth and scalability of the startups they back.
In 2023, Sequoia Capital participated in over 100 funding rounds, Andreessen Horowitz in about 90, and Accel in around 80. Angel investors like Jason Calacanis and Naval Ravikant typically make between 20 to 30 investments annually. The high volume of investments by these investors and firms demonstrates their active role in driving innovation and supporting new ventures across various sectors, particularly in technology.
The future outlook for angel and VC investments in the U.S. remains positive. Despite economic uncertainties, the demand for innovative solutions continues to drive investment activities. Emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and green energy are expected to attract significant investments. Additionally, the rise of remote work and digital transformation trends are creating new opportunities for startups, ensuring a steady flow of investment in the coming years.
Beyond financial investment, angel investors and VC firms offer invaluable support and mentorship to startups. They provide strategic guidance, industry insights, and access to a broad network of contacts. This support helps startups navigate challenges, scale their operations, and achieve sustainable growth. Programs like Y Combinator and Techstars also play a significant role in providing early-stage startups with the resources and mentorship needed to succeed.
The U.S. startup ecosystem thrives on the active involvement of angel investors and VC firms. With substantial investments, a high number of deals, and a positive future outlook, these investors continue to play a pivotal role in driving innovation and economic growth. Their combined financial support and mentorship ensure that promising startups have the resources they need to scale and succeed in a competitive market.
