
Leonis Capital
Description
Leonis Capital is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm established in 2022, dedicated to investing in the burgeoning "intelligent economy." The firm's core thesis revolves around backing innovative companies that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and Web3 protocols to build the next generation of transformative applications. Operating primarily at the seed stage, Leonis Capital seeks to partner with founders who are developing foundational technologies and platforms that can reshape various industries, from enterprise software to fintech and the future of work.
The firm distinguishes itself through its team's background, comprising experienced founders who have successfully built and scaled multiple companies from inception to exit. This operational expertise allows Leonis Capital to offer more than just capital, providing strategic guidance and hands-on support to their portfolio companies. Their investment strategy is highly focused on identifying early-stage ventures with strong technical foundations and ambitious visions within the AI and Web3 ecosystems. As of early 2024, Leonis Capital has made over 20 investments, demonstrating an active and targeted approach to portfolio building.
Leonis Capital typically deploys initial checks ranging from $500,000 to $2,500,000, aligning with the capital needs of early-stage, high-growth technology startups. While their primary focus is on seed rounds, their participation in larger, highly competitive seed-stage deals, such as those exceeding $20 million, indicates a willingness to commit significant capital to exceptional opportunities within their specialized domains. This flexibility allows them to support companies with varying capital requirements, from initial product development to scaling early market traction, solidifying their position as a key early-stage investor in the intelligent economy.
Investor Profile
Leonis Capital has backed more than 28 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), SaaS.
- Typical check size: $500K – $2.5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (57%)
- Series Unknown (18%)
- Series A (14%)
- Pre Seed (4%)
- Series C (4%)
- Series B (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (100%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Saas
- Information Technology
- Financial Services
- Health Care
- Gaming
- Analytics
- Machine Learning
- Fintech
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