HDS Capital, based in New York City and founded in 2003, focuses on investing in startups and early-stage companies at the intersection of technology, retail, and fashion. The firm typically participates in a range of investment rounds, including Seed, Series A, Series B, and beyond. HDS Capital is dedicated to not only providing capital but also mentoring and offering corporate access to its portfolio companies.
Notable portfolio companies include Acorns, FanDuel, Uber, and Thrive Market. The firm is led by managing partner and co-founder Haim, who emphasizes investing in strong teams over just ideas. HDS Capital leverages its extensive network in the retail, fashion, and consumer product spaces to add value to its investments, offering mentorship and industry connections to help startups scale effectively.
HDS Capital - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments21
Current Portfolio Count14
Total Portfolio Exits2
Top Investment Stages
Series A5 (25.0%)
Series B5 (25.0%)
Series Unknown5 (25.0%)
Seed3 (15.0%)
Series E2 (10.0%)
Stage Mix
Series A 25%Series B 25%Series Unknown 25%Seed 15%Series E 10%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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HDS Capital - Classification
- Also Known As
- HDS Capital LLC
- 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
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- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified