Soma Capital
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $100K – $1M
- Stage
- Pre-Seed, Seed
- Sectors
- AI, Enterprise, Consumer +2
- Founded
- 2019
- HQ
- Miami Beach, FL
About Soma Capital
Founded by Aneel Ranadive, Soma Capital has quickly established itself as one of the most active early-stage investors in Silicon Valley, deploying capital into 100+ companies annually. The firm is known for its rapid decision-making process and willingness to back ambitious founders across AI, SaaS, consumer, and fintech sectors. Soma's investment philosophy centers on identifying exceptional founders early and providing both capital and operational support to help them scale. The firm has built a strong reputation for being founder-friendly and moving quickly on investment decisions, often closing deals within days rather than weeks. Notable successes include investments in unicorns like Rippling, Mercury, and Deel, demonstrating their ability to identify breakout companies at the earliest stages. Soma has also been active in international markets, particularly in India and Southeast Asia, backing companies like Razorpay and Zepto. The firm's high-volume approach and global perspective have made it a go-to partner for ambitious early-stage companies seeking experienced investors who can move at startup speed.
Investment Thesis
“Makes fast investment decisions at the pre-seed and seed stages, backing ambitious founders across technology sectors.”
Leadership Team
Aneel Ranadive is managing director and founder, and is the named executive officer or director on every Soma filing. Joseph Landsman, CPA is chief financial officer and co-signs the 2026 AI fund filings with Ranadive; Katelyn Kimber also appears as an executive officer on AI Fund III and IV.
The investing bench is Mir Faiyaz as head of growth investments, Fouad Farhat and Nikhita Jaaswal as investment partners, Aryan Raigangar as investor, and Yuichiro Hikosaka as partner and head of Asia, which matches the firm's activity in India and Southeast Asia. Platform roles include Christine Alftin as head of platform for go-to-market, Alan Garcia as head of engineering and data, Irene Koo on community, and Rob Raus as controller. Soma states its mission as building deep friendships from day one and runs a fellows program for people at the very start of a company.
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
Notable Portfolio Companies
View full portfolio →Fund History
Soma files from Miami Beach and raises in unusually rapid succession. Form D shows Soma Capital Fund III with a first sale in August 2019 and $412.7 million sold, and Fund IV with a first sale in August 2023, $156.6 million sold against a $200 million target as of its February 2026 amendment, plus a $15 million Fund IV-A parallel vehicle.
A dedicated AI series then arrived at a pace few firms attempt: AI Fund II sold $55 million from an October 2025 first sale against a $100 million target, AI Fund III sold its full $20 million in May 2026, AI Fund IV $30 million in May 2026, AI Fund V $45 million in June 2026 and AI Fund VI $80 million in August 2026. A parallel Opportunity Fund line runs from Fund I through Fund VIII, including $30.1 million for Opportunity Fund III in November 2025. Soma also runs dozens of single-company SPVs, among them Bolt, Jeeves, Kalshi, Gecko Robotics, Rappi, Flatfile, Secureframe, Mercor, Vahan, Workstream and BlueCargo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does Soma Capital invest at?
Soma Capital primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Where is Soma Capital located?
Soma Capital is headquartered in Miami Beach, FL. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does Soma Capital focus on?
Soma Capital focuses on investments in AI, Enterprise, Consumer, Fintech, SaaS. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is Soma Capital's typical check size?
Soma Capital's typical investment check size ranges from $100K to $1M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
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