At a Glance
- Check Size
- $100K – $750M
- Stage
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
- Sectors
- Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other +2
- HQ
- New York, NY
About focal
focal is a venture capital firm. we lead pre-seed / inception rounds in technical, AI-native founders with up to $1M. The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other, Consumer, Fintech.
Investment Thesis
“Focal invests in early-stage B2B software companies, with a focus on vertical software and tools for specific industries.”
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
SEC Fund Filings
- Vehicles filed, last 24 months
- 1
- Latest filing
focal filed a Form D for 1 fund vehicle between Sep 30, 2024 and Sep 29, 2026.
| Fund vehicle | Source |
|---|---|
| Focal Ventures II QP, LP | SEC Form D, filed |
A Form D is the notice a fund files with the SEC when it raises money in a private offering. Feeder funds, parallel funds and SPVs each file their own, so the count measures filing activity, not the number of flagship funds.
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D filings for pooled investment funds, original filings only (amendments excluded). Our filing data starts Jul 1, 2024. Vehicles are matched to focal by fund name and checked against the sponsor address and named principals on each filing; offering amounts are not shown. Each “SEC Form D” link opens an EDGAR full-text search for that vehicle’s exact name, where the filing itself is listed. See every new fund filing on the Form D Radar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does focal invest at?
focal 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 focal located?
focal is headquartered in New York, NY. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does focal focus on?
focal focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other, Consumer, Fintech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is focal's typical check size?
focal's typical investment check size ranges from $100K to $750M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
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