Initialized Capital
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2012
AUM
$3 200 M
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Investor profile last updated: 29 March, 2025
Profile
We set the standard in seed stage venture capital, backing founders with grit, audacity, and a spark of rebellion. We test for obsession and intellectual honesty and make it clear we mirror that mentality. We're excited by what could be, resilient in the face of challenge, ambitious, empathetic, and collaborative.
Our team is built for what you need now, guiding you and helping develop your skills in every facet of your business, but most crucially, what you need at seed: building your company and team, refining your story, reaching product market fit, and raising your next round.
Initialized invests across all sectors and is an early backer of companies like Coinbase, Instacart, Rippling, Flexport, and Flock Safety. With $3B+ in assets under management, our portfolio includes 175+ companies worth close to $200B in company valuations, with 25+ valued at $1B or more.
Industry
Initialized Capital Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Fund VI
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Venture Capital (VC)
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SaaS
Software
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$530 M
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December 2021
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Opportunity Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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SaaS
Security
Software
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$170 M
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December 2021
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FAQs about Initialized Capital
Is Initialized Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?
Initialized Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Where is Initialized Capital located?
Initialized Capital is located in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was Initialized Capital founded?
Initialized Capital was founded in 2012.
What sectors and industries does Initialized Capital invest in?
Initialized Capital invests in companies and startups in Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Medical Devices, Other, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, Robotics, Security, Software, Sports/SportsTech, Telecommunications, Transportation, Travel, MedTech, Technology, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Energy, LegalTech, Music, HealthTech, AdTech, TravelTech, SaaS.
What is Initialized Capital geographical focus of investments?
Initialized Capital invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does Initialized Capital typically invest in?
Initialized Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed.
What is the usual amount of Initialized Capital investment?
Initialized Capital usually invests $0-1 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Initialized Capital?
Initialized Capital has around $3 200m assets under management.
When was Initialized Capital last fund created?
Initialized Capital last fund was created/launched in 2021-12-15
What are the contacts of Initialized Capital?
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