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PruVen Capital

North America, California, United States, Palo Alto

Description

PruVen Capital is an independent venture and growth investing firm strategically based in Palo Alto, California. Operating with a unique structure, the firm benefits from Prudential Financial as its single Limited Partner (LP). This partnership provides PruVen Capital with robust financial backing and allows it to leverage Prudential's extensive network, deep industry expertise, and global reach, positioning it as a long-term capital partner for its portfolio companies. This symbiotic relationship enables PruVen to offer more than just capital, providing strategic insights and access to a vast corporate ecosystem.

The firm's investment strategy is sharply focused on disruptive technology companies across several key sectors. PruVen Capital actively seeks opportunities within FinTech, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, and Digital Health, reflecting areas of significant innovation and strategic interest. They are stage-agnostic to a degree, investing across various development phases from early-stage ventures to more mature growth companies. However, their primary focus for initial investments is concentrated on Series A to Series C funding rounds, indicating a preference for companies that have achieved some product-market fit and are poised for significant scaling.

PruVen Capital typically deploys initial investment sizes that range from $5 million to $20 million. This substantial initial check size positions them as a significant investor capable of leading or co-leading substantial funding rounds for promising startups. Furthermore, the firm demonstrates a strong commitment to its portfolio companies' long-term success, with the capacity to invest up to $50 million over the life of a single company through follow-on rounds. This approach underscores PruVen Capital's dedication to fostering sustainable growth and building enduring partnerships with the founders and teams they back.

Investor Profile

PruVen Capital has backed more than 21 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 10% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Brazil, Indonesia.
  • Strong thematic focus on Insurance, Software, FinTech.
  • Typical check size: $5M – $20M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (33%)
  • Series B (29%)
  • Series C (24%)
  • Seed (10%)
  • Series D (5%)

Country Focus

  • United States (86%)
  • Brazil (10%)
  • Indonesia (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Insurance
  • Software
  • Fintech
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Insurtech
  • Health Care
  • Financial Services
  • Health Insurance
  • Developer Apis
  • Compliance
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does PruVen Capital frequently co-invest with?

Fin Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Wing Venture Capital
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
Norwest Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 3
Health Velocity Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
AV8 Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 3
Global Founders Capital
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 2
Blumberg Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Suffolk Technologies
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Windham Venture Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does PruVen Capital often collaborate with?

CM
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Shared Deals: 1
Dara Khosrowshahi
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
WD
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
TX
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
David Clarke
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by PruVen Capital?

Hydrolix

Portland, Oregon, United States

Hydrolix is a data management company that specializes in providing solutions for storing, managing, and analyzing large-scale data.

Cloud Data ServicesDatabaseInformation TechnologyInternetOutsourcing
Series CApr 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $80,000,000
Gradial

Seattle, Washington, United States

Marketing & sales ops at the speed of thought

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Developer PlatformSoftware
Series AMar 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,000,000
Trunk Tools

New York, New York, United States

Trunk Tools is a construction AI platform that automates construction workflows for project managers, superintendents, and executivies.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)FinTechProductivity ToolsSoftware
Series AAug 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
GovPort

Annandale, Virginia, United States

GovPort keeps America on track with performance, compliance, and collaboration tools for government contractors.

ComplianceSecuritySoftware
SeedJul 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,800,000
KarmaCheck

San Francisco, California, United States

KarmaCheck is a software company that provides a streamlined API platform that offers background screening services for candidate placement.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComplianceEmploymentSoftwareStaffing Agency
Series BJun 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $45,000,000
Clever Care Health Plan Inc.

Huntington Beach, California, United States

Clever Care Health Plan is a healthcare company that offers medicare advantage health plans to its members.

Health CareHealth InsuranceInsurance
Series CMar 15, 2023
Amount Raised: $42,000,000
Finch

San Francisco, California, United States

Finch is the #1 API for Employment Systems. Gain access to 200+ HRIS, Payroll, and Benefits systems through Finch's unified API.

Developer APIsDeveloper ToolsEmployee BenefitsHuman Resources
Series BFeb 22, 2023
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
Angle Health

San Francisco, California, United States

Angle Health delivers the modern health insurance experience expected by today's employees.

Health CareHealth InsuranceInsurance
Series AJan 25, 2023
Amount Raised: $58,000,000
Particle Health

New York, New York, United States

Particle is an API platform that allows patients and consumers to share medical information.

Developer APIsElectronic Health Record (EHR)Health Care
Series BJul 12, 2022
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Newfront

San Francisco, California, United States

Newfront is an insurance company that provides risk control, risk analytics, and benchmarking claims advocacy.

CommercialFinancial ServicesInsuranceInsurTech
Series DApr 12, 2022
Amount Raised: $200,000,000