STAGE 1 MANAGERS LLC
STAGE 1 MANAGERS LLC is a Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C+ fund in the US, Europe, China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan writing $5M–$10M checks into Consumer, Fintech, Security, deep-tech, science, ag-tech, mobility, food, beverage, beauty-wellness, apparel and retail-services.
- Stages
- Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C+
- Sectors
- Consumer, Fintech, Security, deep-tech, science, ag-tech, mobility, food, beverage, beauty-wellness, apparel, retail-services
- Check size
- $5M–$10M
- Invests in
- US-wide, Europe, China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2006
- Assets under management
- $650M
- Website
- stage1ventures.com
Thesis
Stage 1 Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in disruptive companies, aiming to bridge the capital gap for entrepreneurs by providing funding, strategic guidance, and network access to accelerate growth and achieve liquidity within a 3-5 year timeframe. They target companies from seed through growth stages, emphasizing innovative ideas, strong execution, and disruptive technologies, with a particular inclination towards deep tech, science, ag-tech, consumer, cybersecurity, fintech, and mobility, as well as food, beverage, beauty & wellness, apparel, and retail services. The firm operates globally, with a significant focus on the United States, but also has experience in Europe and the Far East (China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan). Startups aged 2-3 years are often considered. Stage 1 Ventures manages $650 million across five funds, with a typical startup valuation between $1-5 million and deal sizes of $5-10 million. The "Stage 1 Growth Fund" is a closed venture capital fund domiciled in Delaware.
Common questions
Does STAGE 1 MANAGERS LLC invest at the Seed stage?
Yes. STAGE 1 MANAGERS LLC lists Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C+ among the stages it invests in.
What check size does STAGE 1 MANAGERS LLC write?
STAGE 1 MANAGERS LLC writes $5M–$10M checks.
Where does STAGE 1 MANAGERS LLC invest?
STAGE 1 MANAGERS LLC invests in the US, Europe, China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan.