
PLG Ventures
Description
PLG Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in providing pre-seed and seed capital to technology-enabled startups. Founded in 2018, the firm has quickly established itself as a notable player in the early-stage investment landscape, focusing on companies poised for significant growth and disruption. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying promising founders and innovative solutions across various tech sectors.
The firm typically writes initial checks ranging from $250,000 to $1 million, targeting companies that demonstrate strong market potential and a clear path to scalability. PLG Ventures is known for its hands-on approach, often providing strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies beyond just capital. They seek to partner with entrepreneurs who are building transformative technologies, particularly within areas like B2B SaaS, consumer tech, and marketplaces, where their expertise can add substantial value.
PLG Ventures emphasizes a founder-friendly approach, aiming to be a long-term partner throughout a startup's journey. Their commitment extends to helping companies navigate the challenges of early growth, including subsequent fundraising rounds and strategic partnerships. By focusing on a select number of high-potential ventures at their nascent stages, PLG Ventures aims to foster innovation and contribute to the development of the next generation of leading technology companies.
Investor Profile
PLG Ventures has backed more than 34 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 3% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Convertible Note rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, FinTech.
- Typical check size: $250K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (65%)
- Series Unknown (18%)
- Convertible Note (6%)
- Pre Seed (3%)
- Series B (3%)
- Angel (3%)
- Series A (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (100%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Health Care
- Fintech
- Saas
- E-commerce
- Financial Services
- Enterprise Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Machine Learning
- Information Technology
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