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ACTIVE
Global HQ
San Francisco, United States
Countries of investment
  • USA
  • Canada
Investment stages
  • Pre-Seed
Industries
  • Fintech
  • AI
  • IoT
  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
About
Focal is a Pre-Seed venture capital firm formerly known as Darling Ventures. The firm backs founders from the start with up to $750K and specializes in shortening the learning curve from Pre-Seed to Series A
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Focal invests in software, platform, and infrastructure builders reinventing how industries operate and business is done. They focus on helping founders cut through the Seed stage to reach Series A and beyond.
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With a robust background in venture capital, the fund manager has engaged in numerous deals within technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors across North America and Europe. They have successfully executed over 50 investments, demonstrating a strong ability to identify high-potential startups at the early and growth stages. Their operator-first approach emphasizes collaboration with entrepreneurs to drive innovation and scalability. Notable exits under their guidance include several market-leading companies, showcasing a strategic focus on data-driven decision-making and thematic investing.
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