Floodgate

Floodgate is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2006 by Mike Maples Jr. and Ann Miura-Ko. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in technology companies, particularly in sectors such as consumer, fintech, healthcare, enterprise, and cryptocurrency. Floodgate is known for backing exceptional founders at the pre-seed and seed stages, aiming to partner with visionary entrepreneurs from the inception of their journeys.

The firm's investment strategy centers on identifying and supporting 'Prime Movers'—founders with the vision, talent, and determination to create significant impact from the ground up. Floodgate's portfolio includes notable companies like Lyft, Okta, Refinery29, Outreach, Chegg, Clover Health, Twitch, Weebly, TaskRabbit, and Rappi. The firm has a history of supporting companies that redefine industries and create enduring change.

Floodgate's approach is characterized by a commitment to partnering with exceptional founders at the inception of their journeys, even when their ideas challenge conventional wisdom. The firm has invested in hundreds of companies over the last decade, demonstrating a consistent focus on early-stage technology ventures. Floodgate's philosophy emphasizes the importance of backing visionary entrepreneurs who possess the potential to drive significant industry transformation.