
TYLT Ventures
Description
TYLT Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in Santa Monica, California, dedicated to identifying, capitalizing, and fostering the growth of high-potential companies. The firm articulates a clear investment strategy, focusing on disruptive technology companies across a diverse range of sectors, including consumer, enterprise, fintech, and healthcare. Their approach emphasizes partnering with early to growth-stage companies that demonstrate strong management teams, innovative technological solutions, and access to substantial market opportunities.
The firm's portfolio showcases a strategic inclination towards companies that have achieved significant market traction and brand recognition. Notable investments include prominent names such as MasterClass, a leading online education platform; Calm, a popular meditation and sleep app; and Robinhood, the commission-free trading platform. Other key portfolio companies include Impossible Foods, GoPuff, Cameo, and Superplastic, reflecting TYLT Ventures' broad interest in consumer-facing and technology-driven businesses.
TYLT Ventures has been active in the venture landscape, with public data indicating they have made at least 15 investments across various companies. Their involvement has spanned different stages, from early-stage participation to later-stage rounds, as evidenced by the growth trajectories of their portfolio companies. For instance, one of their notable portfolio companies, The Athletic, a digital sports media company, was acquired by The New York Times for a reported $550 million, underscoring the potential for significant exits from their investments. While the firm aims to build high-growth companies, specific details regarding their typical first check sizes are not publicly disclosed.
Investor Profile
TYLT Ventures has backed more than 39 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 8% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Convertible Note rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Software, Health Care.
Stage Focus
- Seed (38%)
- Series A (31%)
- Convertible Note (13%)
- Series B (8%)
- Series Unknown (5%)
- Post Ipo Equity (5%)
Country Focus
- United States (92%)
- Singapore (5%)
- Canada (3%)
Industry Focus
- E-commerce
- Software
- Health Care
- Logistics
- Shipping
- Mobile
- Ticketing
- Enterprise Software
- Concerts
- Service Industry
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