
Ethos VC
Description
Ethos VC is a prominent San Francisco-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage technology companies. With a clear focus on shaping the future of work, commerce, and human connection, Ethos VC strategically partners with founders who are building category-defining businesses. The firm's investment philosophy is deeply thesis-driven, aiming to identify and support companies poised for significant market disruption and growth.
The firm typically engages with companies across Seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds, demonstrating flexibility in its entry points. For its initial investments, Ethos VC generally deploys capital ranging from $1 million to $15 million, reflecting its commitment to providing substantial early-stage support. This range allows them to be a meaningful partner whether they are participating in an early Seed round or leading a more mature Series A.
Ethos VC boasts an exceptionally strong portfolio, featuring some of the most successful and impactful technology companies of recent years. Their investments include industry leaders such as Figma, Notion, Vercel, Linear, Ramp, Loom, Superhuman, and Airtable. For instance, their early backing of Figma contributed to its journey towards a valuation that reached $20 billion, showcasing Ethos VC's remarkable foresight in identifying high-potential ventures. The firm's portfolio currently comprises 19 companies, many of which have gone on to raise significant follow-on funding rounds from top-tier investors.
Through its strategic capital deployment and deep engagement with founders, Ethos VC has established itself as a key player in the early-stage venture ecosystem. Their track record of identifying and nurturing companies that achieve significant scale and impact underscores their expertise and reputation as a value-add investor in the competitive technology landscape.
Investor Profile
Ethos VC has backed more than 39 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series D, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Brazil.
- Strong thematic focus on FinTech, Financial Services, Finance.
- Typical check size: $1M – $15M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (26%)
- Series D (13%)
- Series B (10%)
- Series Unknown (10%)
- Series A (10%)
- Series C (10%)
- Series E (5%)
- Secondary Market (5%)
- Pre Seed (3%)
- Series H (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (82%)
- Canada (5%)
- Brazil (3%)
- Cayman Islands (3%)
- Colombia (3%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
- Germany (3%)
Industry Focus
- Fintech
- Financial Services
- Finance
- Payments
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Aerospace
- Saas
- Blockchain
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