Hanover Capital

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2013

AUM

$500 M

Location

Portola Valley, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$5-10 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A Series B

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Hanover Capital is a venture capital firm based in Portola Valley, California, founded in 2013. The firm focuses on investing in foundational technologies that can be transformed into durable businesses, aiming to drive the next phase of the American economy. Hanover Capital is known for its expertise in energy, data infrastructure, enterprise work automation, software-defined hardware, and simulation technologies.

The firm primarily invests in sectors such as energy, data infrastructure, and enterprise work automation, with a focus on early-stage companies. Hanover Capital does not publicly disclose its typical check size or total assets under management. The firm is committed to supporting founders who are building innovative solutions in these key areas.

Notable investments by Hanover Capital include companies that are at the forefront of technological innovation, although specific portfolio companies are not listed on their website. The firm continues to seek out opportunities to partner with visionary entrepreneurs who are poised to make significant impacts in their respective industries.

Industry

Electronics Financial Services Software Technology Energy Data infra

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Allison Ball General Partner
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FAQs about Hanover Capital

Hanover Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A and Series B, writing tickets of $5-10 m.
Hanover Capital is located in Portola Valley, California, United States.
Hanover Capital was founded in 2013.
Hanover Capital invests in companies and startups in Electronics, Financial Services, Software, Technology, Energy, Data infra.
Hanover Capital invests in companies and startups in North America.
Hanover Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A, Series B.
Hanover Capital usually invests $5-10 m on average.
Hanover Capital has around $500m assets under management.
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