
Baroda Ventures
Description
Baroda Ventures is a Beverly Hills-based venture capital firm with a distinct focus on the burgeoning digital media landscape of Los Angeles. Specializing in pre-seed and seed stage investments, the firm strategically targets early-stage companies poised for disruption within the entertainment and technology convergence hub of Southern California. Their investment thesis is rooted in identifying innovative startups that can leverage LA's unique ecosystem of talent, content, and technology.
The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its commitment to foundational support for emerging digital media enterprises. Baroda Ventures typically provides initial checks ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000, positioning them as a crucial early capital partner for ambitious founders. This targeted approach allows them to engage deeply with companies during their most formative periods, helping to de-risk early development and accelerate growth towards subsequent funding rounds.
With a history of active participation in the LA tech scene, Baroda Ventures has demonstrated a consistent ability to back promising ventures. The firm notably raised a $20 million fund around 2010, underscoring its capacity for significant capital deployment into its niche. Their portfolio reflects this focused strategy, with public data indicating over 30 investments across various digital media sub-sectors and more than 10 reported exits, showcasing a track record of identifying and nurturing successful companies from inception to acquisition or IPO. This established presence and specialized expertise make Baroda Ventures a key player for digital media startups in the Los Angeles area.
Investor Profile
Baroda Ventures has backed more than 56 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 2% of its total and boasts 17 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Advertising, Software, Apps.
- Typical check size: $250K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (52%)
- Series A (20%)
- Series Unknown (11%)
- Series B (9%)
- Series C (4%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
- Corporate Round (2%)
- Series D (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (100%)
Industry Focus
- Advertising
- Software
- Apps
- E-commerce
- Marketing
- Lifestyle
- Analytics
- Financial Services
- Travel
- Fintech
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