M13
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $100K – $12M
- Stage
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
- AUM
- $400M
- Sectors
- Consumer, Enterprise
- Founded
- 2016
- HQ
- Los Angeles, CA
About M13
M13 is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, CA founded in 2016. Partnering with M13 gets you access to an active ecosystem of founders, operators, investors, and experts. We’ve been here, we’re on your side, and now we’re in this together. The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including Consumer, Enterprise.
The firm manages $400M in assets under management. Notable portfolio companies include Ring, Daily Harvest, SpaceX, Lyft, Slack and Uber. Operator-led venture capital firm with high operator-to-investor ratio providing Propulsion growth support programs.
Investment Thesis
“Operator-led venture capital firm with high operator-to-investor ratio providing Propulsion growth support programs.”
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
Notable Portfolio Companies
Fund History
- M13's first institutional vehicle on record, M13 Ventures II, L.P., filed in November 2018 against a $150 million target and closed $168.4 million from 217 investors in November 2019.
- M13 Ventures III, L.P. filed in February 2021 and reported $341.3 million sold against a $400 million offering from 271 investors in a March 2022 amendment.
- M13 Ventures IV, L.P. filed in June 2023 on the same $400 million target, and M13 Ventures V, L.P. filed in July 2026, again at $400 million.
- Alongside the main funds the firm runs a dense special-purpose program.
- At least eleven M13 SO vehicles were filed between 2019 and 2024, ranging from roughly $679,000 to $8.0 million, with M13 SO VIII closing $8.0 million in 2023 and M13 SO I closing $6.5 million in 2022.
- An M13 Real Estate Fund LP filed in April 2022 and an M13 Holdings Company, LLC offering filed in March 2019 at $20 million.
- The firm operates from Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does M13 invest at?
M13 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 M13 located?
M13 is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does M13 focus on?
M13 focuses on investments in Consumer, Enterprise. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is M13's typical check size?
M13's typical investment check size ranges from $100K to $12M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
How much does M13 have under management?
M13 manages approximately $400M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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