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Moai Capital

North America, California, United States, San Mateo

Description

Moai Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm strategically located in San Mateo, California. The firm is dedicated to identifying and supporting "impassioned entrepreneurs" who are at the forefront of building transformative companies. Their core mission revolves around providing crucial early-stage capital to founders with innovative ideas and strong execution potential, aiming to foster the growth of groundbreaking ventures across various industries.

As a dedicated seed-stage investor, Moai Capital typically provides initial funding ranging from $500,000 to $1.5 million. This capital is often deployed as the very first institutional investment into a startup, signifying their commitment to partnering with companies from their foundational stages. The firm emphasizes a hands-on approach, working closely with portfolio companies to navigate the challenges of early growth and scale.

Moai Capital successfully closed its inaugural fund, Moai Capital Fund I, in 2021, securing $50 million in committed capital. This substantial fund size enables them to make meaningful investments and provide follow-on support as their portfolio companies mature. Their investment thesis is broad, encompassing diverse sectors such as enterprise software, fintech, healthcare, and consumer technology, reflecting a versatile interest in high-growth, disruptive business models.

The firm's investment strategy is characterized by a focus on long-term partnerships and a belief in the power of strong entrepreneurial teams. With a portfolio that includes approximately 12 investments, Moai Capital continues to seek out opportunities where their capital and strategic guidance can significantly accelerate a company's trajectory from concept to market leader. Their commitment to early-stage innovation positions them as a key player in the Silicon Valley seed ecosystem.

Investor Profile

Moai Capital has backed more than 41 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 2% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Germany.
  • Strong thematic focus on Information Technology, Software, Health Care.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $1.5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (66%)
  • Pre Seed (10%)
  • Series Unknown (7%)
  • Convertible Note (5%)
  • Series A (5%)
  • Angel (5%)
  • Series B (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (88%)
  • United Kingdom (7%)
  • Germany (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Information Technology
  • Software
  • Health Care
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Medical
  • Financial Services
  • Wellness
  • Fintech
  • Employment
  • Social Media
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FAQ

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

Who does Moai Capital frequently co-invest with?

37 Angels
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
J4.Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 12
Pear VC
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
Geek Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 3
Bloomberg Beta
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Kapor Capital
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 2
AlleyCorp
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Precursor Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
IV
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Moai Capital often collaborate with?

EL
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JR
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
CS
North America, California, United States, Stanford
Shared Deals: 1
David Olk
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
AP
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
SS
North America, California, United States, Costa Mesa
Shared Deals: 1
CP
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Shared Deals: 1
GW
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 1
PM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
CM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Moai Capital?

Sound Health

San Francisco, California, United States

Sound Health uses acoustic resonance to provide nasal relief.

Health CareMedicalmHealth
SeedJul 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Molten Industries

Oakland, California, United States

Molten Industries develops clean technology with the goal of decarbonizing the hydrogen market.

Advanced MaterialsChemicalCleanTech
Series AJun 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Take2 AI

New York, New York, United States

Take2 is an AI-Powered job simulation platform for sales recruiting.

EmploymentGenerative AIInformation TechnologyRecruitingSaaSTraining
SeedApr 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Reset Financial Technologies

Menlo Park, California, United States

Reset is an earned-wage access platform that offers employees financial wellness and increases employee retention across industries.

Employee BenefitsFinancial ServicesFinTechWealth Management
Pre SeedDec 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,300,000
Upwage

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Upwage is a job posting platform where the hourly wage is included.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data IntegrationInformation Technology
SeedJul 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $7,250,000
Sensate

London, England, United Kingdom

Sensate provides on-the-spot profound relaxation in as few as 10 minutes.

AppsHealth CareMedicalWellness
SeedMar 7, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,200,000
Beaming Health

San Francisco, California, United States

Beaming Health provides clinical care, education, camps, and therapy for autism children.

ChildrenHealth CareMedical
Pre SeedFeb 9, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,700,000
Upwardli

Seattle, Washington, United States

Upwardli is a technology-based financial services agency that helps with credit services.

CreditFinancial ServicesFinTech
SeedFeb 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,949,954
Sensate

London, England, United Kingdom

Sensate provides on-the-spot profound relaxation in as few as 10 minutes.

AppsHealth CareMedicalWellness
SeedJan 12, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,200,000
Queer Spaces

Los Angeles, California, United States

Queer Spaces develops a group chat platform for queer communities and an app for the LGBTQ+ spectrum.

Developer PlatformLGBTSocial MediaSoftware
Convertible NoteNov 9, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,100,000