WILSHIRE LANE PARTNERS LLC

Thesis

Wilshire Lane Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2019, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm operates as Wilshire Lane Partners LLC and focuses on the intersection of technology and real estate, specifically within the PropTech sector. Their investment thesis centers on backing early-stage technology companies that are revolutionizing the real estate and construction industries. They look for startups developing scalable software and platforms designed to streamline operations, enhance tenant experiences, and improve efficiencies in property management, development, and construction. Key areas of interest include solutions integrating artificial intelligence, data analytics, fintech, and workflow automation into the real estate value chain. Wilshire Lane Capital partners with mission-driven founders addressing inefficiencies in housing affordability, asset management, and urban infrastructure. The firm primarily invests in Seed and Series A rounds, with a preference for companies demonstrating strong product-market fit, early revenue traction, and a substantial total addressable market. They emphasize a data-driven approach and are "alpha-focused," seeking overlooked opportunities. Geographically, they primarily invest in North America, specifically within the United States. Wilshire Lane Capital launched its debut institutional fund in February 2022, securing a first close of $40 million with a target size of $125 million. Their latest fund focuses on early-stage investments, predominantly in Series Seed through Series B stages. While specific check sizes are not detailed, their fund size and stage focus suggest typical investments would be in the range of a few million dollars. In its early days, the firm inve

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