
CerraCap Ventures
Description
CerraCap Ventures, headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, is an early-stage venture capital firm established in 2015. The firm primarily focuses on investing in B2B enterprise software companies, with a particular emphasis on disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and SaaS solutions. They typically engage with companies at the Seed to Series A stages, aiming to identify and support innovative startups poised for significant market impact.
A distinguishing feature of CerraCap Ventures is its unique "Sales & Scale" model, which goes beyond traditional capital injection. This model leverages a robust network of Fortune 500 executives, providing portfolio companies with invaluable strategic guidance, market access, and customer introductions. This hands-on approach is designed to accelerate growth and facilitate market penetration for their portfolio companies. Their initial investment, or first cheque, typically ranges from $500,000 to $2,000,000, reflecting their commitment to providing meaningful early-stage capital.
CerraCap Ventures has demonstrated consistent growth and commitment to its investment thesis through the launch of multiple funds. For instance, their CerraCap Ventures Fund III, announced in 2022, targeted a substantial $100 million to continue backing promising B2B enterprise software innovations. The firm boasts a diverse portfolio of over 50 companies, underscoring its active role in the early-stage technology ecosystem. CerraCap's philosophy centers on supporting "seminal minds" on their journey from initial concepts to impactful market solutions, aligning with their mission to drive technological advancement and create lasting value.
Investor Profile
CerraCap Ventures has backed more than 30 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 12 rounds, about 40% of its total and boasts 6 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, Singapore, Mexico.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $500K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (43%)
- Series A (23%)
- Series Unknown (20%)
- Pre Seed (7%)
- Convertible Note (3%)
- Series B (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (67%)
- Singapore (17%)
- Mexico (7%)
- India (7%)
- Sweden (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Machine Learning
- Biotechnology
- Information Technology
- Big Data
- Health Care
- Fintech
- Cyber Security
- B2b
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