Wavemaker Partners is a dual-headquartered venture capital firm based in Los Angeles and Singapore, focusing on early-stage investments primarily in Southern California and Southeast Asia. Since its inception in 2003, the firm has raised over $600 million across multiple funds and invested in more than 360 companies. Wavemaker typically participates in seed and Series A rounds, with a strong emphasis on technology and innovation-driven sectors.
Notable portfolio companies include Relativity Space, Blaize, and HelloTech. The firm is led by key partners with extensive industry experience, providing a robust network and strategic guidance to startups. Wavemaker's investment philosophy centers on fostering cross-border opportunities and leveraging its dual-market presence to add value. Additionally, the firm offers unique value-add services such as operational support, market access facilitation, and mentorship to help portfolio companies scale effectively.
Wavemaker Partners - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments155
Current Portfolio Count99
Total Portfolio Exits7
Top Investment Stages
Seed72 (49.0%)
Series A38 (25.9%)
Series Unknown28 (19.0%)
Series C5 (3.4%)
Pre-Seed4 (2.7%)
Stage Mix
Seed 49%Series A 26%Series Unknown 19%Series C 3%Pre-Seed 3%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
Wavemaker Partners - Classification
- Also Known As
- Wavemaker Partners 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
- 7300Business Services
Show 2 more industry codes
- NAICS
- 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services