
Voyager Ventures
Description
Voyager Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage climate technology companies across North America and Europe. Founded by Sierra Peterson and Sarah Sclarsic, the firm positions itself at the forefront of the climate tech revolution, seeking to back innovative solutions that address the urgent challenges of climate change. Their investment philosophy is rooted in identifying foundational technologies that can accelerate the transition to a sustainable, decarbonized economy, spanning sectors such as carbon removal, renewable energy, sustainable materials, and climate intelligence.
The firm has demonstrated significant growth in its capital base, recently closing its second fund at $100 million in February 2023. This new fund builds upon their initial $20 million fund, bringing their total assets under management to $120 million. This substantial capital allows Voyager Ventures to provide robust support to its portfolio companies from their earliest stages.
Voyager Ventures typically targets seed and Series A rounds, with a clear focus on providing initial capital to promising startups. Their standard first check size ranges from $500,000 to $3 million, indicating a strategic preference for significant early-stage commitments. From their first fund alone, the firm has already made over 20 investments, showcasing an active and diversified portfolio approach within the climate technology ecosystem. Their commitment to fostering innovation in climate solutions underscores their role as a key player in the venture capital landscape for environmental impact.
Investor Profile
Voyager Ventures has backed more than 28 startups, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 50% of its total and boasts 0 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, United Kingdom, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Software, Battery.
- Led 4 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $500K – $3M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (54%)
- Series A (29%)
- Pre Seed (18%)
Country Focus
- United States (68%)
- United Kingdom (11%)
- Germany (7%)
- Denmark (4%)
- Canada (4%)
- South Korea (4%)
Industry Focus
- Manufacturing
- Software
- Battery
- Electronics
- Chemical
- Energy
- Renewable Energy
- Chemical Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
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