Tola Capital

Q: When was Tola Capital last fund created?

Tola Capital last fund was created/launched in 2023-11-29.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2010

AUM

$688 M

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Tola Capital is a venture capital firm based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2010. The firm is led by a team of experienced professionals, including Sheila Gulati, who brings a wealth of knowledge from her previous roles in the tech industry. Tola Capital is known for its deep operational perspective and commitment to long-term partnerships with founders, focusing on transformative enterprise software solutions.

The firm invests in early to later-stage companies, primarily in the sectors of artificial intelligence, SaaS applications, compliance and governance, and security tools. Tola Capital is geographically diverse, investing in companies across the United States, Canada, and Europe. The firm manages several funds, including Tola Capital Partners I, LP and Tola Ventures, LP, with a total AUM of over $600 million.

Notable investments by Tola Capital include Assignar - construction management software, Clipchamp - video editing platform, Klarity - contract review software, Hybris - e-commerce platform, and StarLifter - enterprise decision layer software. These investments highlight Tola's focus on innovative enterprise solutions that drive significant business impact.

Industry

Cybersecurity Financial Services SaaS Security Software AI Machine Learning (ML) Fintech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Transportation Real Estate

Tola Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Tola Capital Partners I, LP	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software Transportation	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$39 M	September 2014
Tola Ventures, LP	Venture Capital (VC)	Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate SaaS Security Software Transportation	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$362 M	November 2016
Tola Capital III, LP	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate SaaS Security Software Transportation	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$230 M	November 2023

Contacts

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Sophia Lu Vice President

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Jake Nibley Vice President

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FAQs about Tola Capital

Is Tola Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Tola Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Tola Capital located?

Tola Capital is located in Seattle, Washington, United States.

When was Tola Capital founded?

Tola Capital was founded in 2010.

What sectors and industries does Tola Capital invest in?

Tola Capital invests in companies and startups in Cybersecurity, Financial Services, SaaS, Security, Software, AI, Machine Learning (ML), Fintech, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Transportation, Real Estate.

What is Tola Capital geographical focus of investments?

Tola Capital invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and others.

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

Tola Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Tola Capital investment?

Tola Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.

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

Tola Capital has around $688m assets under management.

When was Tola Capital last fund created?

Tola Capital last fund was created/launched in 2023-11-29

What are the contacts of Tola Capital?

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