
ScOp Venture Capital
Description
ScOp Venture Capital is a Santa Barbara, California-based venture capital firm established in 2017, specializing in early-stage investments within the B2B SaaS and marketplace sectors. The firm primarily targets companies that leverage technology to create scalable solutions, often focusing on businesses with strong product-market fit and clear paths to significant growth. Their geographic focus extends beyond California, seeking promising opportunities across various regions.
The firm typically engages in Seed and Series A funding rounds, providing crucial capital to nascent companies. ScOp Venture Capital's initial investment checks generally range from $500,000 to $2,000,000, reflecting their commitment to supporting startups at their foundational stages. Beyond the initial infusion, ScOp reserves substantial capital for follow-on investments, demonstrating a long-term commitment to their portfolio companies. They have the capacity to invest up to $5,000,000 or more over the lifetime of a single company, enabling sustained support through various growth phases.
ScOp Venture Capital prides itself on being more than just a capital provider, aiming to be a strategic partner to its portfolio companies. The team offers operational expertise, leveraging their experience to assist founders with critical areas such as product development, market strategy, and talent acquisition. Their approach emphasizes collaborative growth, working closely with entrepreneurs to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities, ultimately striving to build enduring and successful enterprises within their specialized domains.
Investor Profile
ScOp Venture Capital has backed more than 40 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 18 rounds, about 45% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $500K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (38%)
- Seed (28%)
- Series Unknown (15%)
- Pre Seed (15%)
- Series C (3%)
- Series B (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (100%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Internet
- Saas
- Data Visualization
- Natural Language Processing
- Customer Service
- Education
- Human Resources
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