FLOODGATE
FLOODGATE is a Pre-seed, Seed, Series A and Series C+ fund in the US writing $250K–$1M checks into AI, Consumer, Enterprise and consumer-technology.
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series C+
- Sectors
- AI, Consumer, Enterprise, consumer-technology
- Check size
- $250K–$1M
- Invests in
- US-wide
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2006
- Assets under management
- $146 million
Thesis
Their investment thesis centers on contrarian, non-obvious beliefs about the future, seeking out 'Prime Movers' with transformative ideas in enterprise software, AI/ML, and consumer technology. Floodgate aims to be 'Your First True Believers,' providing catalytic capital and operational support, often leading or co-leading early rounds. They employ a 70/30 portfolio model for initial investments and follow-ons. The firm manages $146 million across eight funds, with typical check sizes ranging from $250,000 to $1 million. Based in Menlo Park, California, Floodgate primarily focuses on the United States.
Common questions
Does FLOODGATE invest at the Pre-seed stage?
Yes. FLOODGATE lists Pre-seed, Seed, Series A and Series C+ among the stages it invests in.
What check size does FLOODGATE write?
FLOODGATE writes $250K–$1M checks.
Where does FLOODGATE invest?
FLOODGATE invests in the US.