VantagePoint Capital Partners

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Investor type

VC

Founded

1996

AUM

$4 500 M

Location

Santa Barbara, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe Africa Asia
Investor profile last updated: 15 July, 2026

Profile

VantagePoint Capital Partners is a venture capital firm based in Santa Barbara, United States, founded in 1996. The firm is led by a team of 22 professionals, including 15 partners, with notable figures such as James Marver and Patricia Splinter. VantagePoint is distinguished by its extensive experience in venture capital, having participated in numerous high-profile investments and maintaining a strong network of co-investors like Morgan Stanley.

The firm primarily invests in Series C rounds, focusing on sectors such as Enterprise Applications, High Tech, and Life Sciences. VantagePoint Capital Partners targets investments in the United States, with a portfolio that includes 134 companies. The firm has been involved in 6 IPOs and 78 acquisitions, showcasing its significant impact in the venture capital landscape.

Notable investments by VantagePoint Capital Partners include Tesla - electric vehicles, Cornerstone - talent management software, and VeriSilicon - semiconductor solutions. These investments highlight the firm's strategic focus on transformative technologies and its ability to identify and support high-growth companies.

Industry

Other IT Services Healthcare Services Digital Life Sciences

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Alan Salzman Co-Founder, CEO
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Jack Helfand Partner
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VantagePoint Capital Partners is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
VantagePoint Capital Partners is located in Santa Barbara, California, United States.
VantagePoint Capital Partners was founded in 1996.
VantagePoint Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in Other, IT Services, Healthcare Services, Digital, Life Sciences.
VantagePoint Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia.
VantagePoint Capital Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
VantagePoint Capital Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.
VantagePoint Capital Partners has around $4 500m assets under management.
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