Lobby Capital & August Capital

445 Sherman Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Firm Size

• Assets Under Management (AUM):$2 Billion
• Number of Funds:10
• Employees:
• Firm Type:Venture Capital
• Focus Areas: Software & Technology
  Healthcare
  Consumer
  

Description

Lobby Capital and August Capital are two prominent venture capital firms located in Palo Alto, California. Lobby Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage startups. They typically invest in companies that are leveraging technology to disrupt traditional industries, with a particular emphasis on companies in the areas of fintech, proptech, and enterprise software. Their investment philosophy is centered around forming strong partnerships with founders and providing them with strategic guidance and resources to help their businesses grow. Lobby Capital also offers a unique value-add by leveraging their extensive network and experience in lobbying and government affairs to help startups navigate regulatory challenges. August Capital, on the other hand, is a generalist venture capital firm that invests in companies at various stages of development. They have a broad investment thesis and are known for backing innovative companies across different sectors such as consumer internet, enterprise software, and healthcare. August Capital takes a hands-on approach when working with its portfolio companies, offering them expertise, strategic guidance, and access to their vast network of industry contacts. They have a successful track record in identifying and supporting companies from the early stages to their growth and acquisition, and they are known for their early investments in companies like Skype, Splunk, and Zulily. Both Lobby Capital and August Capital play integral roles in the thriving startup ecosystem of Palo Alto, providing companies with the necessary funding and support to fuel their growth and disruptive potential.