CLEARSTONE VENTURE PARTNERS
CLEARSTONE VENTURE PARTNERS is a Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C+ fund in the US and India writing $1M–$15M checks into AI, Enterprise, Fintech, data-driven-marketplaces and blockchain-web3.
- Stages
- Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C+
- Sectors
- AI, Enterprise, Fintech, data-driven-marketplaces, blockchain-web3
- Check size
- $1M–$15M
- Invests in
- US-wide, India
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 1997
- Assets under management
- $650M
- Website
- clearstone.com
Thesis
Clearstone Venture Partners, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, is a venture capital firm with a strong focus on early-stage technology investments. They have historically managed over $650 million in committed capital. Their investment thesis centers on innovative companies within Fintech, payments, enterprise technologies, data-driven marketplaces, Deep Tech & AI, Blockchain & Web3, and mobile applications. Clearstone typically leads investments in Series A and B rounds, with check sizes ranging from $1 million to $15 million, and occasionally participates in seed and later-stage rounds. The firm aims to provide strategic capital, networks, and operational support to help ventures scale. They have a primary investment focus in the United States, with an affiliate office and investments also in India. Bill Elkus, a Forbes Midas List Investor, founded the firm. The firm is actively investing.
Common questions
Does CLEARSTONE VENTURE PARTNERS invest at the Seed stage?
Yes. CLEARSTONE VENTURE PARTNERS lists Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C+ among the stages it invests in.
What check size does CLEARSTONE VENTURE PARTNERS write?
CLEARSTONE VENTURE PARTNERS writes $1M–$15M checks.
Where does CLEARSTONE VENTURE PARTNERS invest?
CLEARSTONE VENTURE PARTNERS invests in the US and India.