August Capital
Description
August Capital was a prominent venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, established in 1995. For over two decades, the firm specialized in providing growth capital and making early-stage investments primarily within the technology sector. It built a reputation for backing innovative companies across various stages, contributing to the growth of numerous successful enterprises in Silicon Valley and beyond.
Throughout its operational history, August Capital successfully raised multiple funds, deploying significant capital into its portfolio. Its final fund, August Capital VIII, closed in 2016 with commitments totaling $450 million. Over the years, the firm was associated with investments in well-known technology companies, though its primary focus remained on identifying and nurturing emerging talent and disruptive technologies.
In October 2018, August Capital announced its decision to cease raising new funds and begin winding down its operations. The firm stated it would focus solely on managing its existing portfolio companies until their eventual exits. Consequently, August Capital is no longer an active investor making new first-time investments in startups or growth-stage companies, effectively concluding its role as a source of new venture capital funding.
Investor Profile
August Capital has backed more than 292 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 103 rounds, about 35% of its total and boasts 82 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Japan.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Internet, SaaS.
Stage Focus
- Series A (25%)
- Series B (24%)
- Series C (16%)
- Series D (10%)
- Series Unknown (9%)
- Seed (6%)
- Series E (5%)
- Series F (2%)
- Private Equity (1%)
- Convertible Note (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (97%)
- Canada (1%)
- Japan (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Internet
- Saas
- Enterprise Software
- E-commerce
- Financial Services
- Mobile
- Analytics
- Information Technology
- Big Data
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