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Best Buy Capital
AddedMar 20, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Best Buy Capital

Best Buy Capital

OperatingPart of Best Buy

Corporate venture capital arm of Best Buy investing in early-stage disruptive technology companies.

Location
Richfield, MN, US
Founded
2008
Geographic Focus
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Best Buy Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of Best Buy Co., Inc., focused on identifying and investing in emerging technologies that have the potential to disrupt consumer electronics and retail markets. The firm operates two strategic initiatives: the Core Fund, which targets investments aligned with Best Buy's existing business units, and the Alpha Fund, which makes direct investments in early-stage companies developing breakthrough technologies.

Best Buy Capital has made 28 investments and achieved 12 portfolio exits, with notable investments spanning connected devices, retail technology, and consumer electronics innovation. Headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota, the firm leverages Best Buy's industry expertise and retail footprint to identify and support promising early-stage companies.

Best Buy Capital - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments2
Current Portfolio Count1
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Series B1 (50.0%)
Series C1 (50.0%)

Stage Mix

Series B 50%Series C 50%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

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Best Buy Capital - Classification

Tags
  • Corporate Venture Capital
  • Venture Capital
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 5 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end