Firsthand Capital Management - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
San Jose, CA, US
Founded
1993
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