
B37 Ventures
Description
B37 Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, established in 2012. The firm primarily focuses on investing in technology companies at the Seed and Series A stages, with a particular interest in the future of enterprise and consumer technology. Their investment thesis spans across various sectors including fintech, enterprise software, SaaS, healthcare, and consumer applications, seeking out founders building innovative solutions.
A distinctive aspect of B37 Ventures is its proprietary platform, designed to foster innovation and scale by connecting portfolio startups with multinational corporations. This unique approach aims to provide startups with unparalleled access to potential customers, strategic partnerships, and M&A opportunities, differentiating B37 from traditional VC models. Over its operational history, B37 Ventures has built an impressive portfolio, including investments in highly successful companies such as Checkr, Carta, Flexport, Brex, Chime, and Robinhood, often participating in their very early funding rounds.
Since its inception, B37 Ventures has been an active investor, having made over 100 investments. The firm has steadily grown its capital base, managing multiple funds. Their latest fund, B37 Ventures VI, LP, raised an estimated $20 million, reflecting their continued commitment to early-stage technology investments. While specific check sizes are not publicly disclosed, based on their fund sizes and investment stage focus, B37 Ventures typically writes initial checks ranging from $250,000 for seed-stage companies to approximately $2,000,000 for Series A participations, adapting their investment size to the specific needs and stage of the startup. This strategy allows them to support a diverse range of promising ventures from their earliest phases.
Investor Profile
B37 Ventures has backed more than 22 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 5% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Manufacturing, Biotechnology.
- Typical check size: $250K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (32%)
- Series A (27%)
- Series C (18%)
- Seed (14%)
- Series D (9%)
Country Focus
- United States (100%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Manufacturing
- Biotechnology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Enterprise Software
- Robotics
- Logistics
- Food And Beverage
- Nutrition
- Autonomous Vehicles
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