
Moai Capital
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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