
Powerhouse Capital
Description
Powerhouse Capital is a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm established in 2018, specializing in early to growth-stage investments across the technology, media, entertainment, and interactive gaming sectors. The firm positions itself at the intersection of content, technology, and consumer engagement, seeking out innovative companies that are shaping the future of these dynamic industries. With a strategic focus on the evolving digital landscape, Powerhouse Capital aims to back founders who are building disruptive platforms and experiences.
The firm typically invests across Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds, demonstrating flexibility in its entry points depending on the maturity and capital needs of its portfolio companies. Powerhouse Capital has successfully raised two funds, with Fund I closing at $50 million in 2020 and Fund II also at $50 million in 2022, bringing their total assets under management to approximately $100 million. While specific check sizes can vary based on the stage and opportunity, Powerhouse Capital's initial investments generally range from $500,000 for Seed-stage companies up to $7 million for later-stage Series B rounds, reflecting their commitment to providing meaningful capital to their portfolio.
Powerhouse Capital's investment thesis emphasizes companies that leverage technology to create compelling content, enhance user experiences, or build robust digital ecosystems. Their portfolio includes over 20 investments, featuring companies that span various facets of their target sectors, from gaming studios and content platforms to consumer-facing applications and enabling technologies. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, offering strategic guidance and leveraging its extensive network within the media and entertainment industries to support the growth and scaling of its portfolio companies. This collaborative model underscores their commitment to not just financial investment, but also operational partnership.
Investor Profile
Powerhouse Capital has backed more than 23 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 4% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Gaming, Media and Entertainment, Audio.
- Typical check size: $500K – $7M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (48%)
- Series A (17%)
- Series B (13%)
- Series F (4%)
- Private Equity (4%)
- Series D (4%)
- Series E (4%)
- Series C (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (78%)
- Israel (9%)
- Germany (4%)
- Canada (4%)
- Australia (4%)
Industry Focus
- Gaming
- Media And Entertainment
- Audio
- Digital Media
- Wellness
- Video Games
- Edtech
- Sports
- Mobile
- Music
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