MAC VENTURE CAPITAL
MAC VENTURE CAPITAL is a Pre-seed, Seed and Series C+ fund in the US and Africa writing $1M–$4M checks into AI, Climate, Enterprise, Fintech, Healthcare, Security, frontier-tech, consumer-products, e-commerce, edtech, iot, robotics, aerospace-defense, logistics-infrastructure-supply-chain and media.
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed, Series C+
- Sectors
- AI, Climate, Enterprise, Fintech, Healthcare, Security, frontier-tech, consumer-products, e-commerce, edtech, iot, robotics, aerospace-defense, logistics-infrastructure-supply-chain, media
- Check size
- $1M–$4M
- Invests in
- US-wide, Africa
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2019
- Assets under management
- $600M+
- Website
- macventurecapital.com
Thesis
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with a presence in Silicon Valley, the firm is majority Black-owned and focuses on investing in visionary founders building category-defining companies. They employ a 'cultural investment framework' to identify startups that capitalize on shifts in cultural behavior, technological advancements, and emerging market trends. Their investment thesis centers on backing founders with a deep understanding of their problems and the evolving global landscape, utilizing a 'people-first' diligence approach. They invest across a broad range of sectors including Frontier Technologies, FinTech, Enterprise Solutions (SaaS), Consumer Products, AI/ML, E-Commerce, EdTech, IoT, Robotics, Aerospace & Defense, Healthtech, Logistics, Media, Cyber Security, and Energy. Primarily investing at the seed stage (pre-seed, seed, seed+), their geographic focus is North America, with significant investments in Africa. They act as lead investors, known for their conviction capital and hands-on partnership approach, emphasizing support for diverse founders. As of November 2024, they manage over $600 million in AUM across three funds, with typical check sizes ranging from $1 million to $4 million.
Common questions
Does MAC VENTURE CAPITAL invest at the Pre-seed stage?
Yes. MAC VENTURE CAPITAL lists Pre-seed, Seed and Series C+ among the stages it invests in.
What check size does MAC VENTURE CAPITAL write?
MAC VENTURE CAPITAL writes $1M–$4M checks.
Where does MAC VENTURE CAPITAL invest?
MAC VENTURE CAPITAL invests in the US and Africa.