
Anthos Capital
Description
Anthos Capital is a prominent private investment firm based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in growth equity and late-stage venture investments within the consumer and technology sectors. The firm is recognized for its strategic partnerships with innovative companies that are shaping the future of their respective industries. Anthos Capital employs a flexible investment approach, engaging in various stages from significant growth equity rounds to leveraged buyouts, demonstrating a capacity to deploy substantial capital across different transaction types.
With a focus on identifying and scaling disruptive businesses, Anthos Capital has built a robust portfolio of high-growth companies. The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes long-term collaboration, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance to help its portfolio companies achieve their full potential. This approach has positioned Anthos as a preferred partner for founders seeking to accelerate their growth trajectories and expand market reach.
Anthos Capital has demonstrated significant financial firepower, notably closing its fourth fund, Anthos Capital IV, with $1.5 billion in commitments in 2021. This substantial capital base allows the firm to make sizable investments, often leading large funding rounds. For instance, Anthos has led $100 million rounds for companies like Cameo and OpenSea, underscoring its capability to be a lead investor in significant growth-stage deals. The firm typically deploys first checks ranging from $20 million to $150 million, reflecting its commitment to providing meaningful capital infusions to its portfolio companies. Their investments span a wide array of sub-sectors within consumer and technology, including fintech, e-commerce, and enterprise software, among others.
Investor Profile
Anthos Capital has backed more than 43 startups, with 9 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 22 rounds, about 51% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), AgTech.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $20M – $150M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (33%)
- Series B (21%)
- Seed (19%)
- Series C (14%)
- Series D (9%)
- Pre Seed (2%)
- Series Unknown (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (81%)
- United Kingdom (9%)
- Canada (5%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Agtech
- Internet
- Saas
- Gaming
- Biotechnology
- Paas
- E-commerce
- Financial Services
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