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Daybreak Capital

Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
San Francisco, United States
Countries of investment
  • United States
Investment stages
  • Seed
  • Series A
Industries
  • SaaS
  • Fintech
About
Daybreak Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in founders building the future of work, health, and climate. They position themselves as a hands-on, founder-first partner, often providing the first institutional capital to startups.
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$250K
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Investment Thesis

Daybreak Ventures is a founder-first, early-stage venture capital firm investing in companies shaping the future of work, health, and climate. They typically invest at the earliest stages, often as the first institutional check into a company. The firm differentiates itself by providing hands-on support and leveraging their experience as former founders and operators to help their portfolio companies succeed.
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Manager's Experience

The firm is led by Founder & General Partner Buckner Hightower, who brings over 15 years of experience, including a role as Partner at a multi-billion dollar growth equity firm. Partner Kasey Jarvis contributes experience as a Principal at a leading venture capital firm and has a background in product management. The team combines deep investment expertise in software and internet companies with operational experience.

Daybreak Capital Contacts Information

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Team

Matt O'Connell - General Partner

Buckner Fore - General Partner

Nate BHY - General Partner

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