Toba Capital

Q: When was Toba Capital last fund created?

Toba Capital last fund was created/launched in 2014-01-13.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2012

AUM

$1 300 M

Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Toba Capital is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles and Newport Beach, California, founded in 2012 by Vinny Smith. The firm is composed of senior software executives, including three partners who are current CEOs. Toba Capital is committed to creating technology companies capable of long-term growth and market impact. The team is known for its deep expertise in software, having taken multiple businesses beyond $20 million in sales.

Toba Capital focuses on investing in sectors such as SaaS, IT infrastructure, climate technology, and cybersecurity. They typically invest in Seed and Series A stages, with check sizes ranging from $1 million to $10 million. The firm manages assets under management (AUM) of $1.3 billion and donates 50% of its profits to charity. Toba Capital is a registered investment adviser and actively seeks new investments.

Notable investments by Toba Capital include Allen Control Systems - other hardware, Scotch - business/productivity software, Tebra Technologies - business/productivity software, Bettani - food products, and Wallarm - network management software.

Industry

Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Gaming Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Other Real Estate Security Software Sports/SportsTech Telecommunications Transportation Travel Energy LegalTech HealthTech TravelTech SaaS Infrastructure ClimateTech

Toba Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Toba Capital Fund I LLC	Venture Capital (VC)	SaaS Infrastructure ClimateTech	Pre-seed Seed Series A	North America	$5-10 m	$38 M	January 2014

Contacts

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FAQs about Toba Capital

Is Toba Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Toba Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Toba Capital located?

Toba Capital is located in Los Angeles, California, United States.

When was Toba Capital founded?

Toba Capital was founded in 2012.

What sectors and industries does Toba Capital invest in?

Toba Capital invests in companies and startups in Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Other, Real Estate, Security, Software, Sports/SportsTech, Telecommunications, Transportation, Travel, Energy, LegalTech, HealthTech, TravelTech, SaaS, Infrastructure, ClimateTech.

What is Toba Capital geographical focus of investments?

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

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

Toba Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Toba Capital investment?

Toba Capital usually invests $0-1 m on average.

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

Toba Capital has around $1 300m assets under management.

When was Toba Capital last fund created?

Toba Capital last fund was created/launched in 2014-01-13

What are the contacts of Toba Capital?

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