Class 5 Global

Q: When was Class 5 Global last fund created?

Class 5 Global last fund was created/launched in 2018-06-12.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2012

AUM

$8 M

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe Middle East Asia

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Class 5 Global is a venture capital firm based in the United States, established in 2012. Its co-founders and Managing Partners are Joel Ayala and Zach Finkelstein. Class 5 Global positions itself uniquely by focusing on people — particularly entrepreneurs — as its most valuable asset. This people-centric philosophy differentiates it from counterparts with more tangible assets like factories or inventories.

The firm invests in a variety of sectors, preferring to back visionary entrepreneurs globally. It particularly looks for opportunities that align with its values and the potential for significant growth. The typical investment stages include Seed and Series A rounds, with check sizes usually falling between $1-5 m. Class 5 Global does not publicly specify its total assets under management or any specific fund vintages.

Notable portfolio companies have not been specified based on the available site information. Class 5 Global’s approach is characterized by a strong commitment to partnering with entrepreneurs to realize global opportunities, though specifics on successful exits or notable investments were not detailed.

Industry

SaaS Real Estate Other Mobile/Apps Media and Entertainment Gaming Fintech Financial Services E-commerce/Marketplace Digital Consumer Services (B2C) Business Services (B2B) Software Transportation Travel Blockchain/Crypto Technology Deeptech

Class 5 Global Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Class 5 Global Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Software Technology Deeptech	Pre-seed Seed	North America South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Australia and others	$5-10 m	$8 M	June 2018

Contacts

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Joel Ayala Co-Founder and Managing Partner

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Zach Finkelstein Co-founder and Managing Partner

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FAQs about Class 5 Global

Is Class 5 Global a venture capital or private equity firm?

Class 5 Global is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Class 5 Global located?

Class 5 Global is located in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was Class 5 Global founded?

Class 5 Global was founded in 2012.

What sectors and industries does Class 5 Global invest in?

Class 5 Global invests in companies and startups in SaaS, Real Estate, Other, Mobile/Apps, Media and Entertainment, Gaming, Fintech, Financial Services, E-commerce/Marketplace, Digital, Consumer Services (B2C), Business Services (B2B), Software, Transportation, Travel, Blockchain/Crypto, Technology, Deeptech.

What is Class 5 Global geographical focus of investments?

Class 5 Global invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Middle East, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Class 5 Global typically invest in?

Class 5 Global invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Class 5 Global investment?

Class 5 Global usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Class 5 Global?

Class 5 Global has around $8m assets under management.

When was Class 5 Global last fund created?

Class 5 Global last fund was created/launched in 2018-06-12

What are the contacts of Class 5 Global?

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