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Lobby Capital

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 96 out of 100

Also known as August Capital, August Capital Strategic, August Capital Strategic Partners V, L.P., August Capital Strategic Partners VII, L.P., August Capital V Special, August Capital V Special Opportunities, L.P., August Capital VI Special, August Capital VI Special Opportunities, L.P.

  • AI models & AI infrastructure
  • Banking & lending
  • Cloud & networking
  • Consumer apps & social
  • Crypto & blockchain
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data & analytics
  • Developer tools
  • E-commerce & D2C brands
  • Family, parenting & kids
  • Finance operations
  • Food & beverage brands
  • Higher education & upskilling
  • HR & future of work
  • Insurance
  • K-12 education
  • Legal, compliance & govtech
  • Media, entertainment & gaming
  • Other
  • Payments
  • Productivity & collaboration
  • Sales & marketing tech
  • Travel & hospitality
  • Vertical software
  • Wealth & investing
  • AI native
  • Climate positive
  • Deeptech
  • VC
  • B2B
  • B2C
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters
Palo Alto, California, United States
Assets under management
$2.3BForm ADV private fund GAV, as of 2026-03-30Source (opens in a new tab)
Funds
9
Legal name
AUGUST CAPITAL MASTER MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
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Record updated 29 September 2026

About

At Lobby Capital, we fund inspiring entrepreneurs who have the audacity and courage to challenge, disrupt and redefine the technological landscape.

Investment approach

Thesis
Decades of experience has taught us that great venture capitalists are coaches, not players — we are here to support, promote, nurture, and encourage brilliant entrepreneurs and teams whose innovation is matched only by their determination.Source (opens in a new tab)
Eligibility
We’re always looking for tech enabled startups, led by phenomenal entrepreneurs who have the audacity and courage to disrupt very large markets.
Investing status notes
While we are making all new investments through Lobby Capital

Funds

Lobby Capital II, L.P.
Vintage 2024Main fund
August Capital Strategic Partners VII, L.P.
Vintage 2015Main fund
August Capital Strategic Partners V, L.P.
$5.5MVintage 2009, Main fund, SEC amount sold
August Capital V Special Opportunities, L.P.
Main fund
LOBBY CAPITAL II, L.P.
Main fund
August Capital VI Special Opportunities, L.P.
Main fund
Lobby Capital, L.P.
Main fund
AUGUST CAPITAL STRATEGIC PARTNERS IV, L.P.
Main fund
AUGUST CAPITAL IV, L.P.
Main fund

SEC registration

Registered adviser
AUGUST CAPITAL MASTER MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
SEC file number
802-126625
Registration
Exempt reporting adviser
Regulatory AUM
$2.3Bas of 2026-03-30
Private funds reported
11
Principal office
PALO ALTO, CA, United States
SEC CIK
1452199, 1464232, 1552636

Locations

Office
Palo Alto, CA, United States
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