
Cambrian Ventures
Description
Cambrian Ventures, also known as Cambrian HQ, is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm established in 2021, dedicated to investing in the future of financial technology. The firm primarily targets early-stage fintech companies across the United States, focusing on Pre-Seed and Seed rounds. Their investment scope extends to innovative applications of AI and Web3 technologies within the fintech sector, reflecting a forward-looking approach to financial innovation.
A core aspect of Cambrian Ventures' strategy is its "founders helping founders" philosophy. The firm positions itself as more than just a capital provider, aiming to offer deep operational support and strategic guidance to its portfolio companies. This collaborative approach is underpinned by a robust community of fintech founders, reportedly numbering over 1,000, which provides a valuable network for knowledge sharing and collaboration among their investments.
Cambrian Ventures typically writes initial checks ranging from $500,000 to $1.5 million. This substantial early-stage commitment allows them to be a foundational partner for nascent fintech startups, helping them navigate the critical initial phases of growth and product development. Their goal is to identify and back visionary entrepreneurs who are building disruptive solutions that redefine financial services.
By combining strategic capital with a strong emphasis on community and hands-on support, Cambrian Ventures seeks to accelerate the development of groundbreaking fintech solutions. Their commitment to fostering a vibrant ecosystem underscores their belief in the power of collective intelligence and shared experience to drive significant innovation in the financial industry.
Investor Profile
Cambrian Ventures has backed more than 23 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 4% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, FinTech, Software.
- Typical check size: $500K – $1.5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (48%)
- Pre Seed (35%)
- Series B (9%)
- Series A (9%)
Country Focus
- United States (87%)
- Canada (9%)
Industry Focus
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Software
- Banking
- Information Technology
- Finance
- Legal Tech
- Payments
- Lending
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
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