Firsthand Capital Management
Overview
Firsthand Capital Management, Inc. is a boutique investment manager located in San Jose, California. The firm focuses on technology sector investing and utilizes a research process grounded in a fundamental understanding of technology companies. Firsthand is currently the investment advisor to Firsthand Funds, a series of no-load technology sector mutual funds, and Firsthand Technology Value Fund, Inc., a closed-end fund . Firsthand also offers its expertise to institutional investors, high net-worth individuals, and other fund sponsors in the form of sub-advisory services .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo Automation | Nov 2022 | Reverse Merger | Co-investor |
| Silicon Genesis Corporation | Mar 2016 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Revasum | Apr 2023 | Debt | Lead |
| Pivotal Systems | Jul 2018 | IPO | Co-investor |
| Telepathy, Inc. | Aug 2013 | Series A | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is Firsthand Capital Management based?
Firsthand Capital Management is headquartered in San Jose, California, United States.
When was Firsthand Capital Management founded?
Firsthand Capital Management was founded in 1994.
How many portfolio companies does Firsthand Capital Management have?
Firsthand Capital Management has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Firsthand Capital Management's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Tempo Automation, Silicon Genesis Corporation, Revasum, Pivotal Systems, Telepathy, Inc..
What was Firsthand Capital Management's most recent investment shown here?
Firsthand Capital Management's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Revasum in 2023.
What sectors does Firsthand Capital Management focus on?
Firsthand Capital Management focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Firsthand Capital Management focus on?
Firsthand Capital Management typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Firsthand Capital Management's AUM?
Firsthand Capital Management's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.