Class 5 Global
VC
2012
$8 M
San Francisco, California, United States
Profile
Class 5 Global is a venture capital firm based in the United States, established in 2012. Its co-founders and Managing Partners are Joel Ayala and Zach Finkelstein. Class 5 Global positions itself uniquely by focusing on people — particularly entrepreneurs — as its most valuable asset. This people-centric philosophy differentiates it from counterparts with more tangible assets like factories or inventories.
The firm invests in a variety of sectors, preferring to back visionary entrepreneurs globally. It particularly looks for opportunities that align with its values and the potential for significant growth. The typical investment stages include Seed and Series A rounds, with check sizes usually falling between $1-5 m. Class 5 Global does not publicly specify its total assets under management or any specific fund vintages.
Notable portfolio companies have not been specified based on the available site information. Class 5 Global’s approach is characterized by a strong commitment to partnering with entrepreneurs to realize global opportunities, though specifics on successful exits or notable investments were not detailed.
Industry
Class 5 Global Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Class 5 Global Fund I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Software
Technology
Deeptech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Africa
Asia
Australia and others
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$5-10 m
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$8 M
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June 2018
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