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Santa Clara Ventures is a venture capital organization based at Santa Clara University, focusing on early-stage investments. The firm operates the Bronco Venture Fund and Bronco Accelerator, supporting entrepreneurs associated with the university. It manages a portfolio of 13 companies across various sectors.
This firm invests in pre-seed, seed, and seed-plus stages, targeting sectors such as AI, healthcare, consumer, climate, robotics, food-agtech, fintech, and commerce. Santa Clara Ventures emphasizes technology and innovation, particularly in companies addressing contemporary challenges. Investments are primarily directed towards startups founded by Santa Clara University entrepreneurs.
Notable portfolio companies include Calorify, which measures energy expenditure accurately; Realseq Biosciences, developing next-generation diagnostic biomarkers; and AEC Inspire, addressing labor and scheduling challenges in construction. Other companies include ALEF in electric aviation, ThetaWise as an AI math tutor, and CarbonBridge, focusing on greener biofuels.
Submit your pitch through their website's contact form at [URL]. Ensure your proposal highlights your connection to Santa Clara University and aligns with their investment focus.
Santa Clara Ventures runs the Bronco Accelerator, which supports early-stage startups through mentorship and resources. Interested entrepreneurs can apply through their website.
Yes, Santa Clara Ventures often leads investment rounds, particularly in early-stage companies associated with Santa Clara University.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate significant growth potential and align with their investment thesis.
The specific size of the current fund is not publicly disclosed, but it operates through the Bronco Venture Fund, focusing on early-stage investments.
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