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Venture Strategy Partners

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

Venture Strategy Partners, operating as VSP Capital, is a San Francisco-based early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to investing in disruptive technology companies. With a clear focus on the nascent phases of company growth, VSP Capital positions itself as a strategic partner to founders, aiming to provide more than just financial backing. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying innovative solutions that have the potential to reshape industries.

The firm primarily targets Seed and Series A funding rounds, often taking a lead or co-lead position in these initial investments. VSP Capital typically deploys initial checks ranging from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000, demonstrating a commitment to providing substantial early capital to promising startups. Beyond the initial infusion, the firm also reserves significant capital for follow-on investments, supporting their portfolio companies through subsequent growth stages. Their portfolio, according to public data, includes approximately 20 investments, showcasing their active participation in the early-stage ecosystem.

VSP Capital's sector interests are diverse yet strategic, spanning critical areas such as enterprise software, fintech, healthcare IT, and the future of work. This targeted approach allows them to leverage deep industry expertise and networks to support their portfolio companies. They emphasize a collaborative partnership with founders, offering strategic guidance, operational support, and access to their extensive network to help companies scale and achieve their long-term objectives. This hands-on approach underscores their commitment to fostering innovation and driving significant value creation within their chosen verticals.

Investor Profile

Venture Strategy Partners has backed more than 30 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 10 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 11 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series C, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Internet, E-Commerce, Software.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (40%)
  • Series C (20%)
  • Series B (20%)
  • Series A (13%)
  • Series D (3%)
  • Series E (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Internet
  • E-commerce
  • Software
  • Enterprise Software
  • Music
  • Fashion
  • Finance
  • Logistics
  • Advertising
  • Data Storage
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Who does Venture Strategy Partners frequently co-invest with?

VSP Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 10
Oak Investment Partners
North America, Connecticut, United States, Wilton
Co-Investments: 3
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 5
Delta Ventures
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Glil Yam
Co-Investments: 2
Maveron
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
BV
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
Adams Street Partners
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 2
Pitango VC
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Herzliya
Co-Investments: 2
Redpoint
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
Kettle Partners
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 3

What are some of recent deals done by Venture Strategy Partners?

Borderfree

New York, New York, United States

Borderfree provides cross-border e-commerce solutions.

E-CommerceInternetLogistics
Series EJul 6, 2012
Amount Raised: $10,100,000
Branders.com

Miami, Florida, United States

Branders.com is an online seller of customizable promotional items such as pens, hats and more, for marketing, sales and event planning.

AdvertisingConsumer GoodsE-CommerceFashionMade to Order
Series UnknownDec 2, 2009
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
AccountNow

San Ramon, California, United States

AccountNow is a financial services company offering MasterCard and Visa prepaid accounts for people who have been turned away by banks.

BankingCreditFinanceFinancial Services
Series AAug 9, 2004
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
Mirra

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Mirra (formerly Ispiri) is a software, services & appliance company focused on providing solutions for personal digital content management.

E-CommerceManagement Information SystemsSoftware
Series BJul 27, 2004
Mirra

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Mirra (formerly Ispiri) is a software, services & appliance company focused on providing solutions for personal digital content management.

E-CommerceManagement Information SystemsSoftware
Series AMar 25, 2004
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Candera,Inc.

Milpitas, California, United States

A Milipitas, Calif.-based provider of storage solutions for IT infrastructures

Data StorageInformation TechnologyIT Infrastructure
Series UnknownFeb 18, 2004
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Iconoculture

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Iconoculture is a consumer research and advisory firm that provides consumer trend and market research services.

EmploymentHuman Resources
Series UnknownFeb 5, 2004
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Borderfree

New York, New York, United States

Borderfree provides cross-border e-commerce solutions.

E-CommerceInternetLogistics
Series CJan 22, 2004
Amount Raised: $13,781,000
MusicNow

Chicago, Illinois, United States

MusicNow is an online digital music collection that allows users to browse and download tracks on a subscription-based service.

InternetMusic
Series UnknownJul 31, 2003
Amount Raised: $4,700,000
Omniva Policy Systems

San Francisco, California, United States

Omniva Policy Systems provides transparent and easy-to-use secure messaging policy solutions.

Cyber SecurityEmailNetwork SecuritySoftware
Series BJun 27, 2003
Amount Raised: $4,000,000