Pivotal Capital: Providing venture debt financing for tech, life sciences, and sustainable energy sectors since 2013.
Location
Menlo Park, CA, US
Founded
2006
Pivotal Capital specializes in venture debt financing for U.S. venture-backed companies in the technology, life sciences, and sustainable energy sectors. The firm provides funding for equipment purchasing, growth capital, and acquisitions, offering a flexible alternative to equity financing with less dilution for startups.
Founded in 2013 by Renée Baker and Tom Niehaus, Pivotal Capital leverages over two decades of venture debt experience. The firm's portfolio includes BrightLine Partners, a technology company that has raised $20 million. Pivotal Capital emphasizes its partnership approach, aiming to jumpstart growth for startups while providing the benefits of venture debt financing.
Pivotal Capital - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies1
Current Portfolio Count1
Top Investment Stages
Series A1 (100.0%)
Stage Mix
Series A 100%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
