Maveron
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $100K – $15M
- Stage
- Seed, Series A
- AUM
- $1.3B
- Sectors
- Consumer
- Founded
- 1998
- HQ
- Seattle, WA
About Maveron
Maveron is a venture capital firm based in Seattle, WA founded in 1998. Maveron is a consumer-centric venture capital firm focused on partnering with world-class entrepreneurs that change the way we live. The firm focuses on Seed, Series A investments across sectors including Consumer. The firm manages $1B in assets under management. Notable portfolio companies include Zulily, eBay, Shutterfly, Potbelly, Curious, Caribou Coffee and Capella Education. Consumer-focused investor that leads Series A rounds in companies transforming health, productivity, and knowledge sectors.
Investment Thesis
“Consumer-focused investor that leads Series A rounds in companies transforming health, productivity, and knowledge sectors.”
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
Notable Portfolio Companies
Fund History
- Maveron's electronic SEC record covers four flagship vintages, Funds V through VIII; the 1998-era funds predate Form D e-filing.
- Maveron Equity Partners V filed in December 2013 targeting $100 million.
- Fund VI filed April 2016 on a $100 million target, raised its offering to $116 million, and had sold $95.96 million to 22 investors by April 2017 against a first sale of April 15, 2016.
- Fund VII closed fastest: filed May 2019 with a first sale on May 13, it sold its full $143.57 million to 31 investors.
- Fund VIII launched November 2021 at a $172 million target, then closed at a $190 million offering with $189.75 million sold to 39 investors.
- Alongside the main line sit Maveron 15-1, L.P. from 2015, a Maveron Special Opportunities Fund from 2022, and Entrepreneurs' Funds V through VIII, parallel vehicles that let operators invest beside the firm.
- Total assets were reported at $1.3 billion as of 2020.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does Maveron invest at?
Maveron primarily invests at the Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
Where is Maveron located?
Maveron is headquartered in Seattle, WA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does Maveron focus on?
Maveron focuses on investments in Consumer. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is Maveron's typical check size?
Maveron's typical investment check size ranges from $100K to $15M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
How much does Maveron have under management?
Maveron manages approximately $1.3B in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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