Section Partners

Investor type

VC

Founded

2016

AUM

$120 M

Location

Palo Alto, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 13 August, 2026

Profile

Section Partners is a financial solutions provider based in California and New York, specializing in personal financing for founders, executives, and shareholders of venture-backed technology companies. The firm was established to support company-builders by offering innovative solutions that do not require risking personal assets, thus allowing individuals to retain ownership, control, and potential upside in their ventures.

The firm focuses on structured financing, including personal financing, stock option exercise financing, secondary capital, and primary capital solutions, tailored specifically for significant life events or financial liquidity needs. Section Partners primarily deals with the technology sector and partners with venture-backed companies. They are supported by institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals which enhances their capability to service a broad clientele.

Notable investments include companies like Airbnb, Automattic, Axiom, Benchling, Box, BrightEdge, Canva, Cedar, and Cerebras. These partnerships showcase Section Partners' commitment to long-term relationships and substantial engagement in the tech sector.

Industry

Digital Financial Services Internet and Web Services IT Services SaaS Software Technology

Contacts

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Dave Crowder Founder, Co-Managing Partner
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Solomon Lee Co-Managing Partner
Co-Managing Partner
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FAQs about Section Partners

Section Partners is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.
Section Partners is located in Palo Alto, California, United States.
Section Partners was founded in 2016.
Section Partners invests in companies and startups in Digital, Financial Services, Internet and Web Services, IT Services, SaaS, Software, Technology.
Section Partners invests in companies and startups in North America.
Section Partners invests in companies and startups at Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
Section Partners usually invests $100+ m on average.
Section Partners has around $120m assets under management.
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