
Fuel Venture Capital
Description
Fuel Venture Capital is a Miami-based venture capital firm that strategically invests in early- to later-stage technology companies poised for significant disruption and growth. The firm's investment philosophy centers on identifying and backing innovative businesses across various sectors, including fintech, artificial intelligence, SaaS, and consumer technology. They are known for their hands-on approach, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to their portfolio companies, aiming to accelerate their development and market penetration.
The firm successfully closed its second fund, Fuel Venture Capital Fund II, LP, in 2021, raising an impressive $300 million. This oversubscribed fund underscores investor confidence in Fuel Venture Capital's ability to identify and nurture high-potential ventures. Their portfolio reflects a diverse range of companies, from emerging startups to established growth-stage enterprises, all characterized by their technological innovation and scalable business models. Notable investments include leading companies like Bolt, a one-click checkout solution, and Triller, a popular social media platform.
Fuel Venture Capital typically deploys initial investments ranging from $1 million to $50 million, demonstrating flexibility across different funding stages and company needs. This broad check size allows them to engage with companies from their foundational rounds through significant growth equity stages. With a portfolio exceeding 40 investments, the firm has established itself as a key player in the venture capital landscape, particularly within the burgeoning tech ecosystem of South Florida, contributing to the growth of disruptive technologies globally.
Investor Profile
Fuel Venture Capital has backed more than 46 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 30% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Convertible Note rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Brazil.
- Strong thematic focus on FinTech, Financial Services, Software.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $50M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (37%)
- Seed (15%)
- Convertible Note (15%)
- Series Unknown (11%)
- Series C (9%)
- Series D (4%)
- Series B (4%)
- Post Ipo Equity (2%)
- Pre Seed (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (70%)
- United Kingdom (11%)
- Brazil (4%)
- Sweden (4%)
- Colombia (4%)
- Finland (2%)
- Spain (2%)
- Denmark (2%)
Industry Focus
- Fintech
- Financial Services
- Software
- Information Technology
- Gamification
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Music
- Apps
- Media And Entertainment
- Social
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