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Primer Sazze Partners

North America, California, United States, San Jose

Description

Sazze Partners, often referred to in connection with "Primer Sazze Partners," is a prominent venture capital firm based in San Jose, California. Established in 2014, the firm has carved out a niche as an early-stage investor, primarily targeting Seed and Series A rounds. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying companies with ambitious visions and the potential to create significant, world-changing impact. Sazze Partners seeks to partner with founders who are not only innovative but also possess strong execution capabilities, aiming to support them through critical growth phases.

The firm demonstrates a clear strategic focus across several high-growth sectors. They are particularly active in B2B SaaS, artificial intelligence (AI), FinTech, and healthcare, reflecting their belief in the transformative power of technology in these domains. Sazze Partners is known for its hands-on approach, often taking a lead investor role in funding rounds, which underscores their commitment to the success of their portfolio companies. This active engagement goes beyond capital, extending to strategic guidance and network leverage.

Sazze Partners typically deploys initial checks ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, aligning with their focus on early-stage ventures. Since its inception, the firm has built a robust portfolio, having made over 50 investments across various innovative startups. Their track record also includes a notable number of successful exits, demonstrating their ability to identify and nurture promising companies to significant milestones. The firm emphasizes long-term partnerships, providing not just financial backing but also operational support to help founders navigate the challenges of scaling a business.

Investor Profile

Primer Sazze Partners has backed more than 121 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 31 rounds, about 26% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in South Korea, United States, Japan.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Led 4 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $2M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (66%)
  • Series A (22%)
  • Pre Seed (5%)
  • Series B (3%)
  • Series Unknown (2%)
  • Angel (1%)
  • Convertible Note (1%)

Country Focus

  • South Korea (59%)
  • United States (36%)
  • Japan (2%)
  • China (1%)
  • Indonesia (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • E-commerce
  • Machine Learning
  • Apps
  • Retail
  • Marketing
  • Health Care
  • Saas
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Who does Primer Sazze Partners frequently co-invest with?

CRIT Ventures
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 6
SBVA
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 4
Bass Investment
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seocho
Co-Investments: 3
Primer
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 16
IMM Investment
Asia, Cholla-namdo, South Korea, Kangnam
Co-Investments: 4
Big Basin Capital
North America, California, United States, Cupertino
Co-Investments: 3
Murex Partners
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 3
Springcamp
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 7
Root and Shoot Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 3
Strong Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 7

Which angels does Primer Sazze Partners often collaborate with?

BP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
GN
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
FG
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JF
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JM
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Shared Deals: 1
David Tisch
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
AL
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
JC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
CS
North America, California, United States, Truckee
Shared Deals: 1
Dave Morin
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Primer Sazze Partners?

Liberty Labs

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Liberty Labs specializes in transforming small and medium-sized businesses into employee-owned enterprises.

Enterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedMay 26, 2025
Amount Raised: $9,495,508
Invector

San Francisco, California, United States

AI Serverless Search Engine

Information ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedMar 10, 2025
Blux

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Blux offers customized advertising solutions to customers.

AdvertisingMarketing
Series ADec 2, 2024
Z.Ai

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Z.Ai provides personalized recommendations using AI based on user behavioral data.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)MarketingMarketing AutomationPersonalizationSalesSales Automation
Series ADec 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,067,669

Bakatio enables accommodation providers to perform direct transactions on social media without using a platform.

Information ServicesTravel Accommodations
Series AOct 23, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,353,063
Liberty Labs

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Liberty Labs specializes in transforming small and medium-sized businesses into employee-owned enterprises.

Enterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedSep 5, 2024
Episoden

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Episoden is a language training platform that connects one-to-one for english-speaking training.

E-LearningEducationLanguage Learning
Series AAug 23, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,396,534
BIGC

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

BIGC is a technology company that offers digital marketing, content creation, and advertising services.

AdvertisingContent CreatorsDigital Marketing
Convertible NoteAug 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,649,167
Group by

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Group by is a recruitment platform for start-up career developer

Human ResourcesProfessional ServicesRecruitingService Industry
SeedJul 16, 2024
Carbonsaurus

Mapo, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Carbonsaurus is a carbon neutrality platform that provides carbon accounting solutions for businesses.

AccountingAppsSupply Chain Management
SeedJun 26, 2024