Initialized Capital is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments across various sectors. The firm typically invests in seed and Series A rounds, with occasional participation in later stages. Initialized Capital seeks founders with grit, audacity, and a spark of rebellion, offering relentless support and preparing them for future challenges.
Notable portfolio companies include Coinbase, Instacart, Flexport, and Reddit. Founded in 2011 by Alexis Ohanian, Harjeet Taggar, and Garry Tan, Initialized Capital has built a team designed to provide comprehensive support to entrepreneurs. The firm emphasizes a hands-on approach, offering strategic guidance and resources to help portfolio companies scale and succeed.
Initialized Capital - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments361
Current Portfolio Count157
Total Portfolio Exits23
Top Investment Stages
Seed152 (46.5%)
Series A91 (27.8%)
Series B49 (15.0%)
Series C18 (5.5%)
Series Unknown17 (5.2%)
Stage Mix
Seed 46%Series A 28%Series B 15%Series C 6%Series Unknown 5%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
Initialized Capital - Classification
- Also Known As
- Initialized Capital Management, 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
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 6 more industry codes
- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end