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Firsthand Capital Management
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Firsthand Capital Management

Firsthand Capital Management

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Firsthand Capital Management: A California-based firm specializing in technology sector investments since 1994.

Location
San Jose, CA, US
Founded
1993
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Firsthand Capital Management is a California-based investment management firm specializing in technology sector investments. The firm manages mutual funds and operates a publicly traded venture capital fund, Firsthand Technology Value Fund, Inc. (ticker: SVVC). Their investment focus spans various stages, from seed to later rounds, with a particular emphasis on technology and cleantech sectors.

Led by Kevin Landis, a seasoned technology investor, Firsthand Capital Management brings an insider's perspective to technology investing. Their portfolio includes companies such as Celox Networks, Centerpoint Broadband Technologies, NanoMuscle, Polaris Networks, SoloPower, and Sprout. The firm's investment philosophy centers on understanding the technology industry from the inside, providing valuable insights to their portfolio companies.

Firsthand Capital Management - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments7
Current Portfolio Count4
Total Portfolio Exits1

Top Investment Stages

Series B2 (28.6%)
Series C2 (28.6%)
Series Unknown2 (28.6%)
Seed1 (14.3%)

Stage Mix

Series B 29%Series C 29%Series Unknown 29%Seed 14%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

Sprout logo

Sprout

SoloPower logo

SoloPower

NanoMuscle logo

NanoMuscle

Polaris Networks logo

Polaris Networks

Celox Networks logo

Celox Networks

Centerpoint Broadband Technologies logo

Centerpoint Broadband Technologies

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Firsthand Capital Management - Classification

Also Known As
  • Firsthand Capital Management, 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
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
Show 2 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions