STAGE 2 CAPITAL ADVISORS
STAGE 2 CAPITAL ADVISORS is a Seed and Series A fund in the US writing $2M–$6M checks into AI, Developer Tools, Enterprise, Fintech, Marketplaces, vertical-software, data-and-infrastructure, collaboration-and-productivity, healthcare-it, finance-and-legal-ops and hr-tech.
- Stages
- Seed, Series A
- Sectors
- AI, Developer Tools, Enterprise, Fintech, Marketplaces, vertical-software, data-and-infrastructure, collaboration-and-productivity, healthcare-it, finance-and-legal-ops, hr-tech
- Check size
- $2M–$6M
- Invests in
- US-wide
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2018
- Assets under management
- $245M+
Thesis
Stage 2 Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York City. It is unique in being the first VC fund backed by over 1,000 go-to-market (GTM) executives from leading technology companies. This operational network is central to their investment thesis, which focuses on providing early-stage B2B software and AI startups with not only capital but also crucial GTM expertise to foster sustainable revenue growth. The firm primarily targets Seed and Series A stage companies that have achieved initial product-market fit and are beginning to scale revenue operations. Their core belief is that effective go-to-market execution, rather than product development, is the main challenge for these companies. Stage 2 Capital employs a proprietary 'two-person investment pod' model, pairing a partner with traditional VC/finance expertise with a seasoned GTM operator for diligence and post-investment support. While their geographic focus is primarily the United States, they have a global network of LPs and partners. They have raised over $245 million across three funds, with Fund III being $150 million in 2022. Typical check sizes range from $2 million to $6 million, with a sweet spot of $4 million for lead investments. Their sector focus includes B2B software and AI, with specific interests in Fintech, Developer Tools, Vertical Software, Artificial Intelligence, Marketplaces, Data & Infrastructure, Collaboration and Productivity, Healthcare IT, Finance and Legal Ops, and HR Tech.
Common questions
Does STAGE 2 CAPITAL ADVISORS invest at the Seed stage?
Yes. STAGE 2 CAPITAL ADVISORS lists Seed and Series A among the stages it invests in.
What check size does STAGE 2 CAPITAL ADVISORS write?
STAGE 2 CAPITAL ADVISORS writes $2M–$6M checks.
Where does STAGE 2 CAPITAL ADVISORS invest?
STAGE 2 CAPITAL ADVISORS invests in the US.