At a Glance
- Check Size
- $. – $.
- Stage
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
- Sectors
- Aerospace & Defense, Deeptech, Other +2
- HQ
- San Francisco, CA
About CapitalX
CapitalX is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, CA. Early Stage - ENTERPRISE FOCUSEDGeneralist (preseed/seed): enterprise, fintech, frontier, deep tech, etc. with FAST Commits & High Conviction and strive to be Proactively Helpful.Track Record - High Hit Rate19 Unicorns (16 from seeds), including 25 top startups on YC's Top Companies ListNOTABLE INVESTORS / LPsMarc Andreessen, Chris Dixon, David Sacks (White House A.I. & Crypto Czar),Dropbox cofounder Arash Ferdowsi, Sriram Krishnan (Senior Policy Advisor for AI at White House), Algolia cofounder Nicolas Dessaigne (CapitalX portfolio founder), Foundation Capital, Tiger Global, other Family Offices etc. The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including Aerospace & Defense, Deeptech, Other, Consumer, Fintech.
Investment Thesis
“Invests in early-stage deeptech and consumer companies across aerospace, defense, fintech, and emerging technology sectors.”
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
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Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does CapitalX invest at?
CapitalX primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Where is CapitalX located?
CapitalX is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does CapitalX focus on?
CapitalX focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Deeptech, Other, Consumer, Fintech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is CapitalX's typical check size?
CapitalX's typical investment check size ranges from $. to $.. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
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