Profile
Binary Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, established in 2014 by Jonathan Teo. The firm is led by a team with deep expertise in the technology sector, supporting entrepreneurs innovating on consumer products and alternative infrastructure. Jonathan Teo, a serial entrepreneur and Stanford graduate, founded the firm after gaining extensive experience at Google, Benchmark Capital, and General Catalyst. With a focus on technological advancement and innovation, Binary Capital brings a unique insight into the early-stage venture capital landscape.
Binary Capital invests across multiple sectors in the technology space, with a particular emphasis on consumer technology and infrastructure. The firm has a significant presence in key geographies such as Singapore and London. Its investment size varies from $1-5 million, indicative of its early-stage investment focus. While specific fund details are not disclosed, the firm has generated returns exceeding $2.3 billion USD for its investors.
Notable investments by Binary Capital include companies that have become industry-defining giants such as Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Toss (Viva Republica), Patreon, SpaceX, and Bitfury. These portfolio companies highlight Binary's impact on the global tech scene through early-stage engagement with innovative enterprises that focus on consumer technology and infrastructure.
Industry
Binary Capital Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Binary Capital Fund II
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
E-commerce/Marketplace
Financial Services
Fintech
Mobile/Apps
SaaS
Software
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$175 M
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June 2015
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Binary Capital Fund I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
E-commerce/Marketplace
Financial Services
Fintech
SaaS
Software
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$125 M
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July 2024
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