Sleeping Bear Capital - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2018
Sleeping Bear Capital is a private equity firm that acquires controlling interests in technology, e-commerce, and business services companies. The firm focuses on business unit spinouts and venture-backed companies seeking founder or investor liquidity, providing capital infusions to help these businesses reach their full potential. Sleeping Bear Capital typically invests in Seed and Series A rounds.
Founded by long-time private equity investor and serial entrepreneur Ranvir Gujral, the firm takes a founder-first approach to investments. Notable portfolio companies include Copper Banking, Form Energy, and Ocient. Sleeping Bear Capital's investment philosophy centers on identifying companies with growth potential and providing the necessary resources and expertise to accelerate their development.
Sleeping Bear Capital - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies6
Current Portfolio Count5
Total Portfolio Exits1
Top Investment Stages
Series A4 (66.7%)
Seed2 (33.3%)
Stage Mix
Series A 67%Seed 33%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.