CSC UPSHOT VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC
CSC UPSHOT VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC is a Pre-seed and Seed fund in the US, Canada, Europe, Latin America and South Africa writing $100K–$1M checks into AI, Fintech, Healthcare and Marketplaces.
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed
- Sectors
- AI, Fintech, Healthcare, Marketplaces
- Check size
- $100K–$1M
- Invests in
- US-wide, Canada, Europe, Latin America, South Africa
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2015
- Assets under management
- $400M
- Website
- csc-upshot.vc
Thesis
CSC Upshot Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California. They manage $400 million in AUM and focus on providing seed capital to technology companies, particularly in AI, healthcare, fintech, and marketplaces. Their investment thesis centers on companies with scalable business models, strong founder vision, and clear market paths. They employ a programmatic approach to seed investing, allowing for efficient capital deployment and concentrated follow-on investments. While primarily focused on the United States, they are open to opportunities in Canada, Europe, Latin America, and South Africa. Their typical investment ranges from $100,000 to $1 million, with a sweet spot of $500,000, and they occasionally lead rounds. They target companies with a market size of $1 billion+.
Common questions
Does CSC UPSHOT VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC invest at the Pre-seed stage?
Yes. CSC UPSHOT VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC lists Pre-seed and Seed among the stages it invests in.
What check size does CSC UPSHOT VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC write?
CSC UPSHOT VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC writes $100K–$1M checks.
Where does CSC UPSHOT VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC invest?
CSC UPSHOT VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC invests in the US, Canada, Europe, Latin America and South Africa.