Uncork Capital is a California-based venture capital firm specializing in seed-stage investments. The firm focuses on sectors such as hardware, mobile, and consumer services, primarily within the United States. Uncork Capital typically participates in early-stage funding rounds, including seed, Series A, and occasionally Series B, with investments ranging from several hundred thousand to millions of dollars.
Notable portfolio companies backed by Uncork Capital include LaunchDarkly, ClassDojo, Postmates, and Fitbit. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, providing extensive support to startups beyond just capital. Key partners at Uncork Capital have a strong track record and deep industry expertise, contributing to the firm's reputation for helping startups navigate early challenges and scale effectively. Uncork Capital's investment philosophy centers on committing early and staying involved throughout the company's growth journey.
Uncork Capital - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments198
Current Portfolio Count75
Total Portfolio Exits13
Top Investment Stages
Seed79 (42.2%)
Series A52 (27.8%)
Series B33 (17.6%)
Series C16 (8.6%)
Series Unknown7 (3.7%)
Stage Mix
Seed 42%Series A 28%Series B 18%Series C 9%Series Unknown 4%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Uncork Capital - Classification
- Also Known As
- Uncork Capital, Inc
- 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
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- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end