Focal

Focal is a venture capital firm specializing in pre-seed investments, focusing on early-stage technology companies. They lead initial funding rounds with investments ranging from $500,000 to $1 million, aiming to support startups from inception through to Series A and beyond. Their concentrated investment strategy allows them to provide substantial support to their portfolio companies.

The firm emphasizes a high-conviction approach, dedicating significant resources to each investment to maximize impact. They assist founders in accelerating their go-to-market strategies by leveraging their expertise and a network of over 200 startup revenue leaders. This community-driven support helps startups achieve rapid growth and market penetration.

Focal's portfolio includes a diverse range of companies across various sectors, reflecting their commitment to backing innovative founders. Their investment philosophy centers on partnering with software, platform, and infrastructure builders who are reinventing industry operations and business models, particularly those originating in the United States or Canada. They focus on startups with strong product builders and at least one technical co-founder, aiming to lead or co-lead pre-seed rounds for companies raising their first funding of less than $2 million.