Initialized Capital

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Investor type

Founded

2012

AUM

$2 000 M

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Pre-seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 31 August, 2026

Profile

Initialized Capital is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco. The firm is known for its unique team composed of individuals with diverse backgrounds, including founders, builders, engineers, and designers. Initialized Capital focuses on providing relentless support to seed stage founders, helping them navigate the complexities of building successful companies.

The firm invests in a variety of sectors, including enterprise SaaS, sustainability, health, hard tech, artificial intelligence, infrastructure, consumer products, and cryptocurrency. Initialized Capital provides funding primarily at the seed stage, supporting early-stage companies with the tools they need to grow. The firm has a notable presence in the venture capital landscape, with a portfolio that includes multiple unicorns.

Notable investments from Initialized Capital include Enhanced Radar - aviation safety technology, 10x Science - drug development platform, and several other innovative companies. Their commitment to supporting founders extends beyond initial funding, as they aim to be lifelong advisors to the entrepreneurs they back.

Industry

ClimateTech Deeptech HealthTech Internet of Things (IoT) CleanTech Infrastructure AI Blockchain/Crypto Software SaaS Internet and Web Services Healthcare Services Hardware Fintech Digital Consumer Services (B2C) Consumer Products Business Services (B2B) Web3 Technology Security

Initialized Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Fund VI	Venture Capital (VC)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) SaaS Blockchain/Crypto Technology	Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$530 M	December 2021
Fund V	Venture Capital (VC)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) SaaS Blockchain/Crypto Technology	Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$230 M	August 2020
Fund IV	Venture Capital (VC)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) SaaS Software Blockchain/Crypto Technology	Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$225 M	October 2018
Opportunity Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	SaaS Security Software	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$170 M	December 2021

Contacts

Name

Title

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Garry Tan Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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Andrew Sather Principal

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FAQs about Initialized Capital

Is Initialized Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Initialized Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed, Pre-seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Initialized Capital located?

Initialized Capital is located in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was Initialized Capital founded?

Initialized Capital was founded in 2012.

What sectors and industries does Initialized Capital invest in?

Initialized Capital invests in companies and startups in ClimateTech, Deeptech, HealthTech, Internet of Things (IoT), CleanTech, Infrastructure, AI, Blockchain/Crypto, Software, SaaS, Internet and Web Services, Healthcare Services, Hardware, Fintech, Digital, Consumer Services (B2C), Consumer Products, Business Services (B2B), Web3, Technology, Security.

What is Initialized Capital geographical focus of investments?

Initialized Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and others.

At what stages of companies and startups does Initialized Capital typically invest in?

Initialized Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Initialized Capital investment?

Initialized Capital usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Initialized Capital?

Initialized Capital has around $2 000m assets under management.

What are the contacts of Initialized Capital?

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