
Yes VC
Description
Yes VC is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm specializing in pre-seed and seed-stage investments. Established with a clear focus on empowering early-stage startups, the firm positions itself as a hands-on partner, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and access to a robust network. They primarily target companies that demonstrate strong potential for disruption and significant market impact across various sectors, including SaaS, fintech, consumer technology, and healthcare innovation.
The firm's investment philosophy centers on identifying exceptional founders with compelling visions, even at their earliest stages. Yes VC often leads or co-leads funding rounds, indicating a strong conviction in their portfolio companies. Beyond initial capital, they are known for actively supporting their founders through product development, go-to-market strategies, and subsequent fundraising efforts, aiming to accelerate growth and help companies achieve their next milestones.
Yes VC typically deploys initial checks ranging from $500,000 to $1.5 million, providing crucial early capital to help startups validate their concepts and build initial traction. Since its inception, the firm has reportedly backed over 50 companies, demonstrating a consistent commitment to the early-stage ecosystem. Their strategic approach and significant capital deployment capabilities make them a notable player in the competitive San Francisco venture landscape, particularly for founders seeking more than just financial backing.
Investor Profile
Yes VC has backed more than 61 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 9 rounds, about 15% of its total and boasts 3 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, Finland, Israel.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce.
- Typical check size: $500K – $1.5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (51%)
- Series A (18%)
- Pre Seed (16%)
- Series B (7%)
- Series C (3%)
- Series Unknown (3%)
- Series D (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (75%)
- Finland (5%)
- Israel (3%)
- France (3%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
- India (3%)
- Canada (2%)
- Germany (2%)
- Ireland (2%)
- Mexico (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- E-commerce
- Biotechnology
- Genetics
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Saas
- Apps
- Fashion
- Cleantech
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