Stage 1 Ventures
Overview
Stage 1 Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm that is building partnerships with great entrepreneurs that are flexible and who want to build meaningful companies. The firm seeks to invest in the deep technology and science sectors and focuses on industries in which they have operational or investment experience. The firm leverages extensive venture capital and operating experience to support startups in transforming global industries, with a focus on capital efficiency and strategic co-investment partnerships. Stage 1 Ventures utilizes a comprehensive SSVSS framework to guide startups from idea to market success.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementus | Sep 2019 | Seed | Co-investor |
| 3D Cloud | Apr 2016 | Series B | Lead |
| SitWit | Oct 2013 | Series A | Lead |
| Gig Wage | Jul 2015 | Angel | Co-investor |
| ThriveFantasy | Sep 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Les Yetton
Operating Partner
Craig Baum
Partner
David W Baum
Partner
Jonathan Gordon
Partner
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Stage 1 Ventures based?
Stage 1 Ventures is headquartered in Coconut Grove, Florida, United States.
When was Stage 1 Ventures founded?
Stage 1 Ventures was founded in 2006.
How many portfolio companies does Stage 1 Ventures have?
Stage 1 Ventures has 29 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Stage 1 Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Elementus, 3D Cloud, SitWit, Gig Wage, ThriveFantasy.
What was Stage 1 Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Stage 1 Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in ThriveFantasy in 2021.
What sectors does Stage 1 Ventures focus on?
Stage 1 Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Stage 1 Ventures focus on?
Stage 1 Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Stage 1 Ventures's AUM?
Stage 1 Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.