VC firm
Sheperd Ventures
- Investor type
- VC
- Headquarters
- San Diego, CA, United States
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About
Shepherd Ventures is a venture capital fund whose mission is to generate significant capital appreciation through first and later stage investments in carefully selected, wisely shepherded growth companies.
Investment approach
- Thesis
- Our focus is on information technology and life sciences companies characterized by passionate and experienced management teams, compelling value propositions and extraordinary upside potential. Our objective is to generate significant capital appreciation through a balanced portfolio of first and later stage equity investments in carefully selected, wisely shepherded growth companies. We seek winning CEOs.Source (opens in a new tab)
- Leads rounds
- Yes
- Lead policy
- While we structure and lead most of the investments we make, we recognize the value of partnering to help entrepreneurs execute and build world class businesses.
- Eligibility
- Seed stage opportunities will generally not be considered.
- Traction requirement
- In particular, we look for companies with completed products, where sales channels have been defined, and when possible, validated by a purchase order or letter of intent from a bona fide customer.
Locations
- Headquarters
- San Diego, CA, United States
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