Fund profile
Caffeinated Capital
San Francisco, United States
Leading
About
Caffeinated Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Raymond Tonsing and based in San Francisco, California. The firm focuses on investing in transformative technology companies from inception and supporting them throughout their growth stages. Caffeinated Capital has a diversified portfolio across sectors such as consumer, healthcare, fintech, defense, and cryptocurrency. Notable investments include companies like Affirm, Pluto, and Gigster, with exits such as Zoox (acquired by Amazon) and CTRL-Labs (acquired by Meta). The firm has a strong track record of backing successful startups that later attract significant follow-on funding from other major investors. Caffeinated Capital typically invests in pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, with an average check size ranging from $2 million to $12 million. The firm is highly selective, often partnering with founders who demonstrate a unique vision and the resilience to bring transformative ideas to fruition. The team at Caffeinated Capital, led by Raymond Tonsing, is known for its hands-on approach, providing strategic guidance, mentorship, and leveraging its extensive network to support portfolio companies. The firm has a global investment outlook but maintains a strong presence in major US tech hubs, particularly San Francisco.
Details
Highlights
$1.6M
Historical average check
$92M
Historical max check
June 2024
Last investment date
166
Investments
Healthtech & Wellness
Transportation & Mobility
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Advertising & Marketing
Space economy
Fintech & Financial services
Software & Apps
AI & Deep Tech
Other
Showing 0 lists