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Convective Capital

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Investor type

Founded

2022

AUM

$120 M

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 06 June, 2026

Profile

Convective Capital is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022. The firm focuses on funding startups that create innovative solutions to combat the global crisis of extreme wildfires. Specializing in "Firetech," Convective Capital invests in technology-driven approaches to wildfire management, covering all phases from prevention and risk mitigation to suppression and recovery.

The firm has a global pipeline of 600 wildfire tech startups and is actively raising a second fund. Convective Capital provides financial investment and resources to support the growth of its portfolio companies, which include notable names like BurnBot, Delos, and Rain. The firm identifies key industries such as utilities, insurance, and agriculture as beneficiaries of its portfolio's solutions. Led by Founder and Managing Partner William Dominic Clerico, Convective Capital also hosts the Red Sky Summit, a gathering of wildfire thought leaders focused on technology-based solutions for the wildfire crisis.

Industry

Robotics Real Estate Industrial Hardware Fintech Financial Services Consumer Services (B2C) Construction SaaS Security Software Telecommunications Transportation Utilities AI Infrastructure Energy CleanTech Internet of Things (IoT) ClimateTech

Convective Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Climate Tech Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Fintech Robotics Security Software Telecommunications Energy	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$35 M	October 2022
Convective Capital Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Real Estate Robotics Security Software Telecommunications	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$85 M	May 2026

Contacts

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Bill Clerico Founder & Managing Partner

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FAQs about Convective Capital

Is Convective Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Convective Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Convective Capital located?

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

When was Convective Capital founded?

Convective Capital was founded in 2022.

What sectors and industries does Convective Capital invest in?

Convective Capital invests in companies and startups in Robotics, Real Estate, Industrial, Hardware, Fintech, Financial Services, Consumer Services (B2C), Construction, SaaS, Security, Software, Telecommunications, Transportation, Utilities, AI, Infrastructure, Energy, CleanTech, Internet of Things (IoT), ClimateTech.

What is Convective Capital geographical focus of investments?

Convective Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

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

Convective Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Convective Capital investment?

Convective Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.

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

Convective Capital has around $120m assets under management.

When was Convective Capital last fund created?

Convective Capital last fund was created/launched in 2026-05-22

What are the contacts of Convective Capital?

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