Merus Capital is a venture capital firm focused on empowering ambitious teams to build tomorrow's industry-defining platforms. The firm typically invests in early-stage companies, including pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, with occasional participation in Series B and later stages. Merus Capital has a diverse portfolio spanning various sectors and geographies, reflecting its commitment to fostering innovation and growth across multiple industries.
Notable portfolio companies include Alice Technologies, Arch Systems, and Symphony, among others. The firm's investment philosophy centers on providing strategic support and leveraging its extensive network to help startups scale effectively. Key partners at Merus Capital bring a wealth of experience from leading tech companies and previous successful ventures, ensuring that portfolio companies receive valuable mentorship and guidance. Additionally, Merus Capital offers unique value-add services such as operational support and market access to accelerate the growth of its investments.
Merus Capital - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments48
Current Portfolio Count30
Total Portfolio Exits1
Top Investment Stages
Seed22 (48.9%)
Series A13 (28.9%)
Series B4 (8.9%)
Pre-Seed3 (6.7%)
Series Unknown3 (6.7%)
Stage Mix
Seed 49%Series A 29%Series B 9%Pre-Seed 7%Series Unknown 7%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Merus Capital - Classification
- Also Known As
- Merus Capital Management Company, 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
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified