
Telegraph Hill Capital
Description
Telegraph Hill Capital is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, with a primary investment focus on disruptive technology companies across North America. Established to identify and nurture high-potential startups, the firm typically engages with companies at their Seed and Series A stages, providing crucial capital and strategic support during their formative years. Their investment philosophy centers on backing visionary founders who are building innovative solutions poised to reshape industries.
The firm has cultivated a robust portfolio spanning various high-growth sectors, with a notable emphasis on fintech, enterprise software, and SaaS platforms. Their investment track record includes early participation in some of the most successful technology companies of the past decade, demonstrating their keen eye for market-leading potential. Telegraph Hill Capital is known for its hands-on approach, working closely with portfolio companies to accelerate growth, refine product-market fit, and navigate the complexities of scaling.
Telegraph Hill Capital typically deploys initial checks ranging from approximately $250,000 to $2,000,000, positioning them as a key early partner for emerging startups. While their initial investments fall within this range, they often participate in follow-on rounds, providing continued support as companies mature and raise larger Series B or C funding. The firm boasts a substantial portfolio, having made over 100 investments to date, underscoring their active presence and significant influence within the early-stage venture ecosystem. Their strategic capital and deep industry connections contribute significantly to the success stories of their portfolio companies.
Investor Profile
Telegraph Hill Capital has backed more than 68 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 17 rounds, about 25% of its total and boasts 12 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Spain, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Mobile, Enterprise Software.
- Typical check size: $250K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (47%)
- Series A (22%)
- Pre Seed (15%)
- Series Unknown (6%)
- Series B (6%)
- Post Ipo Equity (3%)
- Convertible Note (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (46%)
- Spain (25%)
- Canada (24%)
- Israel (3%)
- Mexico (1%)
- France (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Mobile
- Enterprise Software
- Information Technology
- Internet
- Saas
- Fintech
- Supply Chain Management
- E-commerce
- Health Care
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