MUCKERLAB, LLC
MUCKERLAB, LLC is a Pre-seed, Seed and Series A fund in the US and Canada writing $100K–$10M checks into software, services, media, internet-software, internet-services and internet-media.
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
- Sectors
- software, services, media, internet-software, internet-services, internet-media
- Check size
- $100K–$10M
- Invests in
- US-wide, Canada
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2011
- Assets under management
- $150M
Thesis
The firm focuses on investing in early-stage technology and internet-enabled software, services, and media startups, primarily outside the traditional Silicon Valley ecosystem. Their investment strategy centers on identifying exceptional founders and supporting them through pre-seed, seed, and Series A funding stages. While sector-agnostic, they have a historical preference for internet software, services, and media ventures. Mucker Capital actively seeks to invest in undercapitalized ecosystems like Los Angeles, Austin, and Toronto, believing great companies can be built anywhere. They emphasize an "operator-first" approach, leveraging their team's extensive operating experience to provide strategic and operational value. Mucker Capital acts as a lead investor, providing hands-on support, mentorship, and network access, working closely with a limited number of companies annually. They have raised a total of $150 million across three funds, with Mucker IV announced in February 2018, raising $85 million. Typical check sizes range from $100,000 to $10 million, with specific accelerator program checks between $100,000-$175,000 for 10-15% equity or $21,000-$150,000 for 7-12% equity. For Series A rounds, they provide $3-5 million. Other general check sizes mentioned are $100K-$500K, $500K-$1M, and $1M-$3M, with a per-deal investment of $0.25 million to $1 million.
Common questions
Does MUCKERLAB, LLC invest at the Pre-seed stage?
Yes. MUCKERLAB, LLC lists Pre-seed, Seed and Series A among the stages it invests in.
What check size does MUCKERLAB, LLC write?
MUCKERLAB, LLC writes $100K–$10M checks.
Where does MUCKERLAB, LLC invest?
MUCKERLAB, LLC invests in the US and Canada.