Cowboy Ventures
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $500K – $3M
- Stage
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
- AUM
- $160M
- Sectors
- Enterprise, Fintech, DevTools
- Founded
- 2012
- HQ
- Palo Alto, CA
About Cowboy Ventures
Cowboy Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, CA founded in 2012. We’ll help you build a company that stands the test of time, with independent thinking, resilience, ingenuity, honesty, incredible connections, and a human touch. The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A investments across sectors including Enterprise, Fintech, DevTools. The firm manages $160M in assets under management. Notable portfolio companies include Dollar Shave Club, Brandless, Zume, Checkr and Bright Machines. Seed-stage investor focused on category-defining companies led by exceptional founders with concentrated follow-on strategy.
Investment Thesis
“Seed-stage investor focused on category-defining companies led by exceptional founders with concentrated follow-on strategy.”
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
Notable Portfolio Companies
Key Team (3)
Fund History (3 funds)
| Fund | Vintage | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboy Ventures Fund III | 2021 | $80M | Investing |
| Cowboy Ventures Fund II | 2018 | $40M | Harvesting |
| Cowboy Ventures Fund I | 2012 | $40M | Fully Realized |
Investment Timeline (10 deals)
2022
Shippo
Series C2021
Notion
Series A2020
Goldbelly
Series A2019
Jobber
Series B2018
Zume
Series B2017
Keeper Tax
Seed2016
Brandless
Series A2015
Checkr
Series A2014
Rent the Runway
Series B2013
Dollar Shave Club
Series ATeam (1)
Related Articles (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does Cowboy Ventures invest at?
Cowboy Ventures primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Where is Cowboy Ventures located?
Cowboy Ventures is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does Cowboy Ventures focus on?
Cowboy Ventures focuses on investments in Enterprise, Fintech, DevTools. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is Cowboy Ventures's typical check size?
Cowboy Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $500K to $3M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
How much does Cowboy Ventures have under management?
Cowboy Ventures manages approximately $160M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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