Hemisphere Capital LP

Investor type

VC

Founded

2003

AUM

-

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 06 August, 2026

Profile

Hemisphere Capital LP is an investment and advisory firm based in San Francisco. Founded by Matt Rothman, who has a background as CEO of Softbank Emerging Markets and General Manager of Sony Online Ventures, the team brings over 40 years of experience in cross-border investing and management. Heather Killen, a former SVP International at Yahoo!, also plays a key role as Managing Partner. The firm is distinctive for its focus on helping technology companies globalize and develop international business strategies.

Hemisphere Capital invests primarily in the digital media, communications, and information technology sectors, targeting growth-stage companies mainly in Europe. The firm operates with a venture capital approach while maintaining connections with various capital providers, including private equity and structured lenders. Hemisphere’s investments focus on digital media, interactive games, mobile software and applications, and enterprise applications.

Notable investments include Monterosa Productions, known for providing TV broadcasters with second screen content platforms; Dianomi, offering content marketing tools to financial services firms; and Horse and Country, a digital media platform for equestrian sports. These companies highlight Hemisphere's emphasis on scale, cross-border reach, and participation in digital ecosystems.

Industry

Telecommunications Software Mobile/Apps Media and Entertainment IT Services Internet and Web Services Gaming Digital Consumer Services (B2C)

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Heather Killen Managing Partner
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Matt Rothman Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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FAQs about Hemisphere Capital LP

Hemisphere Capital LP is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Hemisphere Capital LP is located in San Francisco, California, United States.
Hemisphere Capital LP was founded in 2003.
Hemisphere Capital LP invests in companies and startups in Telecommunications, Software, Mobile/Apps, Media and Entertainment, IT Services, Internet and Web Services, Gaming, Digital, Consumer Services (B2C).
Hemisphere Capital LP invests in companies and startups in Europe.
Hemisphere Capital LP invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Hemisphere Capital LP usually invests $10-50 m on average.
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