Cowboy Ventures, based in Palo Alto, California, is a seed-stage focused investment firm that backs innovative startups reimagining work and personal life in large, growing markets. Known for its emphasis on "Life 2.0," Cowboy Ventures typically invests in the earliest stages of a startup's lifecycle, providing crucial seed funding to trailblazing founders.
Notable portfolio companies include Drata, Branch, and Guild Education. The firm is led by experienced partners who leverage their extensive networks and industry expertise to support portfolio companies. Cowboy Ventures offers value-added services such as strategic connections, hands-on operational assistance, and personalized mentorship, aiming to help startups grow into generational companies.
Cowboy Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments91
Current Portfolio Count42
Total Portfolio Exits3
Top Investment Stages
Seed33 (37.9%)
Series A24 (27.6%)
Series B17 (19.5%)
Series C9 (10.3%)
Series Unknown4 (4.6%)
Stage Mix
Seed 38%Series A 28%Series B 20%Series C 10%Series Unknown 5%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
Cowboy Ventures - Classification
- Also Known As
- Cowboy Ventures, Inc.
- 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
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- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end