
Silverton Partners
Description
Silverton Partners is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Austin, Texas, with a dedicated focus on fostering the growth of companies within the state, particularly in the vibrant Austin tech ecosystem. Established in 2006, the firm has a long-standing history of backing promising startups, primarily at the Seed and Series A stages. Their investment thesis centers on sectors such as B2B SaaS, enterprise software, fintech, marketplaces, and consumer technology, aligning with the dynamic innovation landscape of Texas.
The firm's investment strategy involves providing initial capital ranging from $500,000 to $5,000,000, tailored to the specific needs of early-stage ventures. Beyond the initial cheque, Silverton Partners is known for reserving substantial follow-on capital, demonstrating a commitment to supporting their portfolio companies through subsequent funding rounds as they scale. This approach allows them to be a long-term partner for founders, offering not just financial backing but also strategic guidance and network access.
Silverton Partners has consistently grown its capital base, reflecting its successful track record and continued belief in the Texas market. Their most recent fund, Silverton Partners VII, closed in 2022 with $140 million in commitments, underscoring their capacity to make meaningful investments and support a growing portfolio. This consistent fundraising, from their initial $25 million funds to their current larger vehicles, highlights their enduring presence and influence as a foundational investor in the Texas startup scene.
Investor Profile
Silverton Partners has backed more than 198 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 73 rounds, about 37% of its total and boasts 38 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, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Enterprise Software, Information Technology.
- Led 5 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $500K – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (29%)
- Series A (28%)
- Series B (18%)
- Series C (10%)
- Series Unknown (10%)
- Series D (2%)
- Series E (1%)
- Pre Seed (1%)
- Convertible Note (1%)
- Corporate Round (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (99%)
- Canada (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Enterprise Software
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Mobile
- Analytics
- Internet
- Marketing
- Cyber Security
- Financial Services
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