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Cobre Capital

North America, Arizona, United States, Scottsdale

Description

Tallwave Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona, focuses on investing in promising software and technology companies. The firm targets pre-seed, seed, and post-seed investment rounds, demonstrating a commitment to supporting startups from their foundational stages through early growth. Tallwave Capital is recognized for its hands-on approach, often leveraging its extensive operational expertise to provide strategic guidance and support to its portfolio companies, extending beyond mere capital injection.

The firm's investment thesis centers on identifying disruptive technologies and strong founding teams, particularly those with innovative solutions in the software sector. They aim to partner with entrepreneurs who are building scalable businesses with significant market potential. This collaborative approach helps portfolio companies navigate the challenges of early-stage development and accelerate their market penetration.

Tallwave Capital typically deploys initial checks ranging from $250,000 to $1,500,000, with a strategic allocation of capital reserved for follow-on investments in their most successful ventures. This flexible investment strategy allows them to provide continuous support as companies achieve key milestones and require additional funding for expansion. Their portfolio spans a diverse range of technology sub-sectors, reflecting their broad interest in the evolving digital landscape.

While rooted in Arizona, Tallwave Capital maintains a national investment scope, actively seeking opportunities across various tech ecosystems, including those that may be underserved by traditional venture capital. The firm plays a significant role in fostering innovation and growth within the startup community, contributing to the development of next-generation technology leaders.

Investor Profile

Cobre Capital has backed more than 23 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% 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.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Enterprise Software.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $1.5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (43%)
  • Series A (26%)
  • Series Unknown (17%)
  • Series B (9%)
  • Convertible Note (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Saas
  • Enterprise Software
  • Advertising
  • Retail
  • Sales Automation
  • Internet
  • Analytics
  • B2b
  • Cloud Computing
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Cobre Capital frequently co-invest with?

Service Provider Capital
North America, Colorado, United States, Golden
Co-Investments: 3
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 2
Right Side Capital Management
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Peterson Ventures
North America, Utah, United States, Salt Lake City
Co-Investments: 4
Vertical Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
Brookstone Venture Capital
North America, Arizona, United States, Scottsdale
Co-Investments: 3
Arizona Tech Investors
North America, Arizona, United States, Mesa
Co-Investments: 3
Peninsula Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Mateo
Co-Investments: 2
MRTNZ Ventures
North America, Arizona, United States, Scottsdale
Co-Investments: 2
Kickstart
North America, Utah, United States, Salt Lake City
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Cobre Capital often collaborate with?

GH
North America, Texas, United States
Shared Deals: 1
CL
North America, Tennessee, United States, Nashville
Shared Deals: 2
Shared Deals: 1
RS
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 1
RT
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1
BH
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1
MP
North America, Arizona, United States
Shared Deals: 1
SM
North America, Arizona, United States, Paradise Valley
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
MM
North America, Arizona, United States, Phoenix
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Cobre Capital?

Blue Matador

South Jordan, Utah, United States

Automated Monitoring for AWS, Kubernetes, and more

AnalyticsB2BCloud ComputingCloud InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareIT InfrastructureMachine Learning
Convertible NoteJul 9, 2019
Amount Raised: $1,650,000
Allbound

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Unleash the power of relationships.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSales AutomationSales EnablementSoftware
Series ADec 21, 2018
Amount Raised: $3,610,000
Chowly

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chowly provides innovative tech solutions to connect restaurant POS platforms with third-party online ordering solutions.

Data IntegrationFood and BeverageFood DeliveryFood ProcessingInformation TechnologyRestaurantsTechnical Support
Series ASep 24, 2018
Amount Raised: $5,800,000
Sopris Health

Denver, Colorado, United States

Sopris Health is a clinical operations company.

ComputerHealth Care
Series UnknownSep 20, 2018
Amount Raised: $3,400,000
SOCi

San Diego, California, United States

SOCi is the leading CoMarketing Cloud for multi-location enterprises.

AdvertisingFinancial ServicesFood and BeverageMarketingProfessional ServicesReal EstateRetailSoftware
Series BAug 29, 2018
Amount Raised: $10,500,000
Emailage

Chandler, Arizona, United States

Emailage is a developer of fraud prevention and identity verification technology used to make transactions easier and secure.

Air TransportationArtificial Intelligence (AI)FinTechFraud DetectionMachine LearningReal TimeSoftware
Series BJun 19, 2018
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Redeam

Boulder, Colorado, United States

The leading global SaaS solution and connectivity stack for the Experiences Marketplace

Amusement Park and ArcadeDeveloper APIsInternetMobile DevicesMuseums and Historical SitesSaaSSoftwareTour OperatorTourism
Series AMar 5, 2018
Amount Raised: $7,700,000
Blue Matador

South Jordan, Utah, United States

Automated Monitoring for AWS, Kubernetes, and more

AnalyticsB2BCloud ComputingCloud InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareIT InfrastructureMachine Learning
SeedJan 19, 2018
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
SOCi

San Diego, California, United States

SOCi is the leading CoMarketing Cloud for multi-location enterprises.

AdvertisingFinancial ServicesFood and BeverageMarketingProfessional ServicesReal EstateRetailSoftware
Series AApr 6, 2017
Amount Raised: $8,500,000
MarketDial

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

MarketDial offers a platform that supports comprehensive testing of business initiatives related to promotions, operations, and more.

A/B TestingAnalyticsGroceryRetailRetail Technology
Series UnknownFeb 9, 2017
Amount Raised: $2,094,991