
Conductive Ventures
Description
Conductive Ventures is a Palo Alto-based venture capital firm that specializes in providing capital to expansion-stage companies, typically those raising Series B and C rounds. Established with a clear focus on enterprise software, hardware, and fintech sectors, the firm primarily targets opportunities within North America. Their investment philosophy centers on partnering with companies that have demonstrated product-market fit and are poised for significant growth, leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges.
The firm is known for its disciplined approach to investing, providing initial checks that typically range from $5 million to $15 million. This capital is often deployed to help portfolio companies scale their operations, expand their market reach, and accelerate product development. Beyond capital, Conductive Ventures emphasizes a hands-on approach, offering strategic guidance and operational support to help founders navigate the complexities of rapid growth. They are committed to building long-term relationships with their portfolio companies, often participating in follow-on rounds to support continued success.
Conductive Ventures has steadily grown its asset base since its inception. The firm successfully raised its first fund, Conductive Ventures I, with $100 million in 2017. This was followed by Conductive Ventures II, which closed at $150 million in 2020, and most recently, Conductive Ventures III, which secured $250 million in 2022. Cumulatively, the firm manages approximately $500 million across these three funds, underscoring its increasing presence and commitment to the technology investment landscape. This substantial capital base allows them to support a diverse portfolio of promising companies.
Investor Profile
Conductive Ventures has backed more than 35 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 16 rounds, about 46% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, South Korea.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Financial Services.
- Typical check size: $5M – $15M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (31%)
- Series A (26%)
- Seed (14%)
- Series D (9%)
- Series C (9%)
- Series Unknown (6%)
- Series E (6%)
Country Focus
- United States (94%)
- South Korea (6%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Financial Services
- Machine Learning
- Fintech
- Personal Finance
- Mobile Apps
- Internet
- Health Care
- Medical
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