
Agility Capital
Description
Agility Capital, based in Santa Barbara, California, operates as a specialized venture debt fund providing senior debt solutions to venture capital-backed private companies. Established in 2004, the firm primarily focuses on businesses within the Western United States, targeting sectors such as technology, life sciences, and cleantech. Their core offering is non-dilutive capital designed to complement traditional equity financing, enabling companies to extend their operational runway, fund growth initiatives, or bridge to subsequent equity rounds or liquidity events without further share dilution.
The firm's strategy revolves around partnering with companies that have already secured at least one round of institutional equity funding. This approach ensures that portfolio companies have a validated business model and a clear path towards profitability or a significant exit. Agility Capital's debt facilities are often utilized for working capital needs, strategic acquisitions, or to provide financial flexibility during periods of rapid expansion, offering an alternative to raising more equity.
Agility Capital typically provides senior debt facilities ranging from $1 million to $10 million, catering to the specific needs of growth-stage companies. Since its inception, the firm has demonstrated a strong track record, having funded over 100 companies across its target industries. Their expertise in structuring flexible debt solutions makes them a valuable partner for venture-backed enterprises seeking to optimize their capital structure and achieve milestones efficiently.
Investor Profile
Agility Capital has backed more than 105 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 42 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Debt Financing, Post Ipo Debt, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Vietnam, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Manufacturing.
- Typical check size: $1M – $10M.
Stage Focus
- Debt Financing (92%)
- Post Ipo Debt (4%)
- Series Unknown (2%)
- Convertible Note (1%)
- Post Ipo Equity (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (93%)
- Vietnam (1%)
- Canada (1%)
- India (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
- Enterprise Software
- Health Care
- Internet
- Saas
- E-commerce
- Electronics
- Biotechnology
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