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Valley Ventures

North America, Arizona, United States, Phoenix

Description

Valley Ventures is a seasoned venture capital firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, with a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1985. Operating as a family of institutionally-funded partnerships, the firm has consistently supported high-growth potential companies across various sectors for nearly four decades. Their long-standing presence in the venture ecosystem underscores a commitment to fostering innovation and scaling promising startups, primarily within the United States.

The firm's investment strategy focuses on early-stage companies, spanning Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds. Valley Ventures seeks out businesses demonstrating strong growth trajectories and disruptive potential. Their initial investments typically range from $1 million to $5 million, with a strategic allocation of reserves for subsequent follow-on rounds to support portfolio companies through their growth phases. This approach allows them to be a consistent partner from early development through significant scaling milestones.

Over its operational history, Valley Ventures has successfully raised and deployed significant capital across six distinct funds. Their most recent fund, Valley Ventures VI, closed in 2019 with $200 million, contributing to a cumulative total of $625 million raised across their last four funds (Valley Ventures III, IV, V, and VI). This substantial capital base has enabled them to invest in over 100 companies, resulting in numerous successful exits and a diversified portfolio that reflects their broad sector interest and commitment to long-term value creation.

Investor Profile

Valley Ventures has backed more than 26 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 15% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Israel.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (35%)
  • Series B (23%)
  • Series C (15%)
  • Series Unknown (8%)
  • Series D (8%)
  • Seed (8%)
  • Series E (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (92%)
  • United Kingdom (4%)
  • Israel (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Genetics
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Life Science
  • Electronics
  • Manufacturing
  • Semiconductor
  • Therapeutics
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Who does Valley Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Third Security
North America, Virginia, United States, Radford
Co-Investments: 2
Village Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Williamstown
Co-Investments: 2
BI
North America, California, United States, Pebble Beach
Co-Investments: 3
PG
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 2
AV
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Co-Investments: 2
Delphi Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Mateo
Co-Investments: 2
Mission Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Co-Investments: 3
MC
North America, New Jersey, United States, Woodcliff Lake
Co-Investments: 3
Solstice Capital
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Salem
Co-Investments: 12
Intel Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Co-Investments: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Valley Ventures?

NayaOne

London, England, United Kingdom

NayaOne is a fintech platform developer focused on delivering financial goods and services through partnerships.

CommunitiesFinancial ServicesFinTechInformation Technology
SeedFeb 28, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,700,000
Refine Intelligence

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Refine Intelligence brings a new paradigm to fighting financial crime: Catching the Good Guys

FinTechSecuritySoftware
SeedNov 13, 2023
Amount Raised: $13,000,000
Fitnet

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Fitnet offers a video distribution and compliance platform for mobile health and fitness.

Digital MediaEnterprise SoftwareFitnessHealth CareMobile
Series AApr 15, 2014
Amount Raised: $1,400,000
Heyo

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Heyo enables businesses to create mobile-optimized campaigns that can be shared on social networks.

AppsSocial Media MarketingSoftwareWeb Design
Series AMar 18, 2014
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
HTG Molecular Diagnostics

Tucson, Arizona, United States

HTG Molecular Diagnostics develops assays and reagent systems for gene expression analysis.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth DiagnosticsLife ScienceMedical
Series DJun 13, 2011
Amount Raised: $16,200,000
HTG Molecular Diagnostics

Tucson, Arizona, United States

HTG Molecular Diagnostics develops assays and reagent systems for gene expression analysis.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth DiagnosticsLife ScienceMedical
Series CNov 28, 2008
Amount Raised: $2,800,000
Regenesis Biomedical

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Regenesis Biomedical focuses on the development of non-invasive regenerative medicine products.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical DeviceWellness
Series BMay 22, 2008
Amount Raised: $2,787,000
AmpliMed Corporation

Tucson, Arizona, United States

AmpliMed Corporation offers small molecule drugs for the treatment of cancer in the pancreas, ovaries and lungs.

BiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics
Series CJan 14, 2008
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
HTG Molecular Diagnostics

Tucson, Arizona, United States

HTG Molecular Diagnostics develops assays and reagent systems for gene expression analysis.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth DiagnosticsLife ScienceMedical
Series COct 8, 2007
Amount Raised: $5,619,000
Innovasic Semiconductor

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Innovasic Semiconductor designs and develops integrated circuits for the industrial, automotive, medical, and defense industries.

ElectronicsIndustrialManufacturingSemiconductor
Series CApr 3, 2007
Amount Raised: $6,220,000