Fifth Season Ventures

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Investor type

PE / VC / Fund of funds

Founded

2014

AUM

$74 M

Location

Auburn, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Fifth Season Ventures was a venture capital firm based in Auburn, California, founded in 2014. The firm was known for its focus on technologies that promote circularity in materials, design, processes, and waste sectors. It was a small team of seasoned startup executives and investors committed to addressing plastic pollution through innovative solutions.

The firm primarily invested in early-stage ventures within the environmental services and business productivity software sectors. Fifth Season Ventures was particularly interested in companies that contributed to a circular economy supply chain. The firm did not specify a typical check size, but it was known for its impact investing approach.

Notable investments by Fifth Season Ventures included Full Cycle, an environmental services company, and HarvestPort, a business productivity software firm. Both companies were part of the firm's efforts to drive sustainable solutions in their respective industries.

Industry

CleanTech Technology Industrial Construction Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Logistics

Fifth Season Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Five Seasons Ventures Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Logistics	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$60 M	March 2018

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Ian DeWeerdt Managing Director

Managing Director

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Brian Dawson General Partner

General Partner

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FAQs about Fifth Season Ventures

Is Fifth Season Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Fifth Season Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm that also operates as a fund of funds. It backs companies at Series B, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Fifth Season Ventures located?

Fifth Season Ventures is located in Auburn, California, United States.

When was Fifth Season Ventures founded?

Fifth Season Ventures was founded in 2014.

What sectors and industries does Fifth Season Ventures invest in?

Fifth Season Ventures invests in companies and startups in CleanTech, Technology, Industrial, Construction, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Logistics.

What is Fifth Season Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Fifth Season Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Fifth Season Ventures typically invest in?

Fifth Season Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series B, Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Fifth Season Ventures investment?

Fifth Season Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Fifth Season Ventures?

Fifth Season Ventures has around $74m assets under management.

When was Fifth Season Ventures last fund created?

Fifth Season Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2018-03-10

Is Fifth Season Ventures impact investor?

Yes, Fifth Season Ventures is impact investor.

What are the contacts of Fifth Season Ventures?

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