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SAIC Venture Capital

North America, Nevada, United States, Las Vegas

Description

SAIC Capital operates as an independent venture capital fund, strategically focusing on early-stage technology companies poised for significant disruption. The firm primarily targets Seed and Series A funding rounds, seeking out innovative startups across key sectors including enterprise software, fintech, and consumer internet. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying exceptional founders who are building scalable and impactful businesses.

SAIC Capital is known for its hands-on approach, aiming to forge long-term partnerships with its portfolio companies. Beyond capital, they provide strategic guidance and leverage their network to support growth and market penetration. The fund typically deploys initial investments ranging from $500,000 to $5,000,000, indicating a clear preference for early-stage opportunities where their capital can have a substantial impact.

With a robust portfolio that includes over 20 investments, SAIC Capital has demonstrated a consistent commitment to fostering innovation within the tech ecosystem. Their track record reflects a keen eye for emerging trends and a dedication to nurturing companies from their foundational stages through significant milestones. The firm's independence allows for agile decision-making and a founder-friendly approach, making them a notable partner for nascent technology ventures.

Investor Profile

SAIC Venture Capital has backed more than 52 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 9 rounds, about 17% of its total and boasts 17 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series Unknown, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, China, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Automotive, Manufacturing.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (19%)
  • Series Unknown (19%)
  • Series C (17%)
  • Seed (13%)
  • Series A (12%)
  • Series D (8%)
  • Series E (4%)
  • Private Equity (2%)
  • Convertible Note (2%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (65%)
  • China (21%)
  • Canada (4%)
  • United Kingdom (4%)
  • Indonesia (2%)
  • Ireland (2%)
  • Malaysia (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Machine Learning
  • Semiconductor
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Information Technology
  • Logistics
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FAQ

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

Who does SAIC Venture Capital frequently co-invest with?

TSVC
North America, California, United States, Los Altos
Co-Investments: 2
Autotech Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
Motus Ventures
North America, California, United States, Redwood City
Co-Investments: 2
Boston Millennia Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
General Motors Ventures
North America, Michigan, United States, Warren
Co-Investments: 2
Bold Capital Partners
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 2
Reshape
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Intel Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Co-Investments: 3
Khosla Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
Cordova Ventures
North America, Georgia, United States, Alpharetta
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does SAIC Venture Capital often collaborate with?

Daniel Curran
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 1
Rahul Mehta
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Shared Deals: 1
FG
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Dan Rose
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
SB
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
NR
Europe, Monaco, Monaco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by SAIC Venture Capital?

Vatn Systems

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States

Vatn Systems builds affordable autonomous underwater vehicles that act in cooperative swarms.

Information TechnologyInternet
SeedNov 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $13,000,000
Volta

Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia

Volta Indonesia is a company that focuses on providing electric vehicle technology.

BatteryElectric VehicleEnergy StorageLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation
SeedJul 4, 2024

Huaqing Electronic Material Technology is a manufacturer of thermal aluminum nitride ceramic substrates and electronic ceramic components.

Advanced MaterialsElectronicsManufacturing
Series DMar 11, 2024
Thinktech

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Thinktech is a design and manufacturing company that specializes in producing automotive-grade semiconductors.

AutomotiveManufacturingSemiconductor
Series CNov 1, 2023
Adaps Photonics

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Adaps Photonics is a manufacturer of high-performance photoelectric sensor chips.

ManufacturingSemiconductorSensor
Series UnknownSep 13, 2023
Yichong Wireless

Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Yichong Wireless is a IC design company that focus on R&D & manufacturing of analog and mixed-signal wireless charging chips and solutions.

ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductor
Series UnknownJul 4, 2023
Tianyu Semiconductor

Guangdong, Jilin, China

Tianyu Semiconductor is a third generation semiconductor silicon carbide epitaxial wafer manufacturer.

Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC)ManufacturingSemiconductor
Series UnknownJun 16, 2022
Thinktech

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Thinktech is a design and manufacturing company that specializes in producing automotive-grade semiconductors.

AutomotiveManufacturingSemiconductor
Series BFeb 28, 2022
Amount Raised: $15,849,368
GTA Semiconductor

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

GTA Semiconductor is a developer of semiconductor chips focusing on the R&D and design of integrated circuit related technologies.

ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductor
Series UnknownDec 9, 2021
Amount Raised: $78,399,398
Thinktech

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Thinktech is a design and manufacturing company that specializes in producing automotive-grade semiconductors.

AutomotiveManufacturingSemiconductor
Series AOct 28, 2021
Amount Raised: $15,644,800