Clark Valberg
Description
Clark Valberg is a prominent figure in the venture capital landscape, primarily known as the Managing Partner at Tiferes Ventures, an early-stage venture firm he founded. His investment career is significantly informed by his extensive entrepreneurial background, most notably as the CEO and Co-founder of InVision. Under his leadership from 2011 to 2023, InVision grew into a leading digital product design platform, securing over $350 million in total funding from top-tier investors and becoming a cornerstone tool for designers worldwide. This hands-on experience in building and scaling a successful SaaS company provides Valberg with a unique perspective and deep empathy for the challenges faced by early-stage founders.
At Tiferes Ventures, Valberg focuses on investing in pre-seed and seed-stage software companies. The firm typically deploys initial checks ranging from $250,000 to $1 million, targeting businesses that are building foundational B2B SaaS, developer tools, design tools, and AI-driven solutions. Tiferes Ventures seeks to partner with ambitious founders who are addressing significant market needs with innovative technology, leveraging Valberg's operational insights and network to accelerate their growth.
Valberg's investment philosophy extends beyond mere capital provision. He emphasizes active partnership, offering strategic guidance, mentorship, and access to his vast network within the tech ecosystem. His experience navigating the complexities of product development, market expansion, and fundraising at InVision positions him as a valuable resource for portfolio companies. This founder-first approach, combined with a clear focus on the software sector, makes Tiferes Ventures a strategic partner for nascent tech ventures looking for more than just financial backing.
Investor Profile
Clark Valberg has backed more than 29 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, India.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, E-Commerce, B2B.
- Typical check size: $250K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (52%)
- Series A (28%)
- Series B (14%)
- Series C (3%)
- Pre Seed (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (86%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
- India (3%)
- Canada (3%)
- Mexico (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- E-commerce
- B2b
- Saas
- Video
- Retail
- Consumer Goods
- Media And Entertainment
- Social Media
- Internet
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