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Hone Capital
United States
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Hone Capital, the U.S. venture arm of CSC Group, was established in 2015 and operates out of Palo Alto, California. The firm focuses on early to growth-stage startups, primarily within the technology sector, leveraging AI and big data for its investment decisions. Hone Capital has a robust portfolio, which includes notable companies like Guardant Health and Flexport. Hone Capital employs a unique investment strategy that combines traditional venture capital methodologies with advanced predictive analytics. This allows them to make data-driven decisions quickly, often co-investing with leading VCs like Sequoia Capital and Y Combinator. They are particularly interested in startups that demonstrate high growth potential and innovative technologies. Geographically, Hone Capital has a strong presence in Silicon Valley but also seeks opportunities that can scale globally, particularly with an eye towards expanding into the Chinese market, given their strong ties with CSC Group in China. The firm’s average check size varies, aligning with both seed and growth-stage needs, and they are known to lead investment rounds, providing substantial support to their portfolio companies. The investment team is led by Managing Partner Veronica Wu, who brings extensive experience from her time at Tesla and Apple. Hone Capital prefers engaging with startups that have strong, data-backed business plans and demonstrate clear market potential. They are approachable through detailed proposals and value technological innovation that aligns with their data-driven investment philosophy.
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$2.8M
Historical average check
$33M
Historical max check
August 2019
Last investment date
31
Investments
Software & Apps
Fintech & Financial services
Transportation & Mobility
Education
Gaming
Communications & Messaging
Advertising & Marketing
Web 3.0
AI & Deep Tech
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Food & Beverage
Legal & Professional services
E-commerce & Retail
Real Estate & Proptech
Data & Analytics
Other
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