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Fifth Down Capital

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Kingmaker Tier: 92 out of 100

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  • Fund of funds
  • VC
  • B2B
  • B2C
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
Founded
2014
Assets under management
$2BForm ADV private fund GAV, as of 2026-07-01Source (opens in a new tab)
Funds
60
Legal name
FIFTH DOWN CAP LLC
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Record updated 29 September 2026

About

Fifth Down aims to partner with generational companies and compelling fund managers, shaping large, enduring markets. Our platform includes a direct investment strategy, fund of funds strategy, and secondary strategy, providing us with the ability to allocate capital across the venture landscape and support innovation at multiple stages.

Investment approach

Thesis
We are a relationship-driven firm, primarily investing through our trusted network. Our sourcing model is built on a curated ecosystem of venture firms and portfolio company founders, developed through long term partnerships and continuous engagement.Source (opens in a new tab)
Investing status notes
Active Core Portfolio Companies

Funds

FIFTH DOWN CAPITAL FUND III LP
Main fund
FIFTH DOWN SPORTS CARDS SPV LLC
SPV
FDC MHH 2024 LLC
Main fund
FDC SX SPV II LLC
SPV
FIFTH DOWN CAPITAL FUND II LP
Main fund
FDC SX VIII LLC
Main fund
FIFTH DOWN CAPITAL FUND I LP
Main fund
FIFTH DOWN FUND OF FUNDS I LLC
Main fund
FDC SX SPV III LLC
SPV
FDC SX IV LLC
Main fund
FDC SX VII-A LLC
Main fund
FIFTH DOWN SECONDARY SPE I LLC
Main fund
More funds
48 more recorded

SEC registration

Registered adviser
FIFTH DOWN CAP LLC
SEC file number
801-120623
Registration
SEC registered
Regulatory AUM
$1.9Bas of 2026-07-01
Private funds reported
60
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