WILSHIRE LANE CAPITAL

Thesis

Wilshire Lane Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2019, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm strategically invests at the intersection of technology and real estate, aiming to foster innovation within the built world. Their investment thesis centers on identifying and backing technology-driven companies that are transforming the real estate and construction industries, focusing on startups building scalable software and platforms designed to streamline operations, enhance tenant experiences, and drive efficiencies in property management, development, and construction. They have a particular interest in PropTech, and solutions integrating artificial intelligence, data analytics, fintech, and workflow automation into the real estate value chain. Wilshire Lane Capital seeks to partner with mission-driven founders addressing inefficiencies in housing affordability, asset management, and urban infrastructure. The firm targets investment stages from pre-seed to Series B, with a preference for companies demonstrating strong product-market fit, early revenue traction, and a large total addressable market. Their geographic scope is primarily North America, with a specific focus on the United States, though they remain open to global opportunities aligned with their core themes. Wilshire Lane Capital emphasizes a data-driven approach, relying on rigorous financial analysis and performance metrics rather than market hype. They also actively seek opportunities in overlooked sectors to generate alpha. The firm launched its debut institutional fund in February 2022, securing a first close of $40 million with a target size of $125 million. The typical check size per investment deal ranges from $100,000 to $5 million.

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