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CSC Upshot Ventures
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJul 3, 2026
CSC Upshot Ventures

CSC Upshot Ventures

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CSC Upshot Ventures: Early-stage venture fund providing seed capital to tech companies since 2015.

Location
Palo Alto, CA, US
Founded
2015
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CSC Upshot Ventures is an early-stage venture fund established in 2015, focusing on providing seed capital to technology companies. The firm targets sectors such as enterprise, artificial intelligence, healthcare, fintech, and marketplaces. They typically invest in seed rounds but also participate in Series A and B rounds. CSC Upshot Ventures collaborates closely with AngelList to create a founder-centric investment model that meets the needs of startups and their communities.

Notable portfolio companies include Flexport, DataRobot, and Checkr, which have raised significant capital. Key partners and decision-makers at CSC Upshot Ventures leverage their extensive networks and expertise to support portfolio companies. The firm emphasizes a hands-on approach, offering strategic guidance and leveraging their industry connections to help startups scale efficiently. Their investment philosophy centers on fostering innovation and supporting visionary founders in building transformative technology solutions.

CSC Upshot Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments199
Current Portfolio Count167
Total Portfolio Exits16

Top Investment Stages

Seed132 (67.0%)
Series A40 (20.3%)
Series B18 (9.1%)
Series Unknown5 (2.5%)
Pre-Seed2 (1.0%)

Stage Mix

Seed 67%Series A 20%Series B 9%Series Unknown 3%Pre-Seed 1%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

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CSC Upshot Ventures - Classification

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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  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
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  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end