
Stout Street Capital
Description
Stout Street Capital is a Denver-based venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage technology investments. Established with a clear focus on improving efficiency across core growth sectors, the firm targets innovative startups poised for significant market disruption. They are known for their hands-on approach and commitment to fostering the growth of their portfolio companies from the ground up.
The firm primarily invests in Seed and Series A rounds, demonstrating a commitment to supporting companies at critical junctures of their development. Stout Street Capital's initial investment checks typically range from $250,000 to $1,000,000, providing crucial early capital for nascent ventures. Their investment thesis spans a diverse array of high-growth sectors, including Fintech, Proptech, Supply Chain, Future of Work, Healthcare IT, Cybersecurity, and AI/ML, reflecting a broad yet strategic interest in technologies that drive operational improvements and digital transformation.
Stout Street Capital has demonstrated consistent growth in its capital deployment and portfolio expansion since its inception. The firm successfully raised Fund I in 2018 with $10 million, followed by Fund II in 2020 with $20 million, and most recently Fund III in 2022, which closed at $30 million. This progressive increase in fund size underscores their growing influence and capacity within the venture ecosystem. To date, Stout Street Capital has invested in over 70 companies, building a robust portfolio of promising technology ventures across the United States. Their strategic capital and operational guidance aim to accelerate the development and market penetration of these early-stage businesses.
Investor Profile
Stout Street Capital has backed more than 85 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 9 rounds, about 11% of its total and boasts 17 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, India.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Information Technology.
- Typical check size: $250K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (69%)
- Series A (13%)
- Series Unknown (9%)
- Series B (4%)
- Pre Seed (2%)
- Equity Crowdfunding (1%)
- Series F (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (91%)
- Canada (8%)
- India (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Information Technology
- Enterprise Software
- Health Care
- Education
- Financial Services
- Analytics
- Big Data
- Fintech
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