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Active Capital

North America, Texas, United States, San Antonio

Description

Active Capital is a San Antonio-based venture capital firm specializing in leading seed-stage investments for B2B SaaS companies. Founded with a strong emphasis on operational support, the firm targets early-stage startups that have achieved initial product-market fit and are demonstrating early revenue traction, typically in the range of $10,000 to $100,000 in monthly recurring revenue (MRR). Their investment thesis centers on identifying high-growth potential businesses that can benefit from their hands-on approach and extensive network within the SaaS ecosystem.

Active Capital is known for its "active" partnership model, providing strategic guidance, talent acquisition support, and access to follow-on funding opportunities. The firm typically leads seed rounds, with initial check sizes generally ranging from $500,000 to $1.5 million. This initial investment is often followed by additional capital in subsequent rounds as portfolio companies achieve significant milestones. Their focus on B2B SaaS reflects a belief in the scalable and recurring revenue models inherent in this sector, making them a preferred partner for founders building enterprise software solutions.

The firm has demonstrated consistent growth and commitment to the seed stage. For example, Active Capital recently announced its third fund, Active Capital III, closing at $40 million, which underscores their expanding capacity to support promising B2B SaaS ventures. Across their funds, they have built a diverse portfolio of over 40 companies, showcasing their ability to identify and nurture innovative businesses. Their geographic focus, while primarily in the US, extends beyond Silicon Valley, seeking out strong teams and disruptive technologies wherever they emerge.

Their team, led by managing partners, brings a wealth of entrepreneurial and operational experience, which is a key differentiator in their value proposition to founders. They aim to be more than just capital providers, acting as true partners in the journey from seed to scale. This collaborative approach, combined with their sector-specific expertise, positions Active Capital as a significant player in the early-stage B2B SaaS investment landscape.

Investor Profile

Active Capital has backed more than 75 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 34 rounds, about 45% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Mexico.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Information Technology.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $1.5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (63%)
  • Pre Seed (17%)
  • Series A (13%)
  • Series Unknown (5%)
  • Series B (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (93%)
  • Canada (3%)
  • Mexico (1%)
  • United Kingdom (1%)
  • Uganda (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Saas
  • Information Technology
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Internet
  • B2b
  • Analytics
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Accounting
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Active Capital frequently co-invest with?

Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 6
Access Venture Partners
North America, Colorado, United States, Westminster
Co-Investments: 3
500 Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Hustle Fund
North America, California, United States, San Carlos
Co-Investments: 4
Capital Factory
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Co-Investments: 4
Accel
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 3
Bessemer Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
Underscore VC
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
Silverton Partners
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Co-Investments: 4
Tribe Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Active Capital often collaborate with?

AL
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Shared Deals: 1
DS
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
BB
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 2
CG
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
CM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
NR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
HS
North America, California, United States, Redwood City
Shared Deals: 1
IA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
AP
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Active Capital?

Callidus Legal AI

Mckinney, Texas, United States

SaaS

Information TechnologyInternet
Series AJul 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Fathom

San Francisco, California, United States

Fathom records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings for enhanced productivity.

Meeting SoftwareSoftwareVideoWeb Apps
Series ASep 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $17,000,000
finally

Miami, Florida, United States

Finally is a fintech firm that assists small and medium-sized enterprises in automating their accounting and financial processes.

AccountingB2BConsultingFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series UnknownFeb 6, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Handraise

Austin, Texas, United States

Handraise is unlocking the power of news with AI.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Market ResearchNewsPublic RelationsSocial NewsSoftware
SeedNov 12, 2023
Amount Raised: $6,400,000
Betterleap

San Francisco, California, United States

Betterleap helps recruiters 10x their productivity.

RecruitingSoftware
SeedSep 18, 2023
Amount Raised: $13,000,000
Slang

New York, New York, United States

Slang is an AI-powered virtual phone agent that offers quick responses, voice and background sounds, and an onboarding team guide.

Internet
Series AJun 28, 2023
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Slang

New York, New York, United States

Slang is an AI-powered virtual phone agent that offers quick responses, voice and background sounds, and an onboarding team guide.

Internet
SeedJun 27, 2023
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Makeswift

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Makeswift is a website builder for ambitious creators, designed to put you in a flow and give you full creative control.

CMSInformation TechnologyInternetWeb Development
Series UnknownMar 21, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
OthersideAI

Melville, New York, United States

OthersideAI is a provider of AI software.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningNatural Language ProcessingProductivity ToolsSoftware
SeedMar 9, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,800,000
ProsperOps

Austin, Texas, United States

ProsperOps is an autonomous cloud platform that optimizes AWS savings.

DevOpsFinancial ServicesFinTechHealth CareInformation TechnologyInternetProfessional ServicesRetailSaaSSoftware
Series AFeb 23, 2023
Amount Raised: $72,000,000