Arc180
Overview
Arc180 is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, dedicated to partnering with immigrant entrepreneurs, especially those of Indian origin, to build transformational businesses in the United States and beyond. The firm focuses on technology startups with the potential to become category leaders, providing pre-seed to Series A funding. The firm's investment strategy centers on sectors such as enterprise software, fintech, healthcare, internet, marketplace, SaaS, cross-border commerce, and consumer products. Arc180's geographical focus includes the United States and India, aiming to bridge the gap for immigrant founders seeking to scale their businesses in the US market. Founded by Shailesh Rao and Schwark Satyavolu, Arc180 leverages their extensive experience in global technology investments and operational expertise. The firm has a track record of backing global innovators early, including companies like HighRadius, Moglix, Nykaa, Livspace, Spinny, Omaze, Iterative Health, Auth0, Baton, and Squire, among others. Arc180's portfolio includes investments in companies such as Fizz, BambooBox, Covvalent, Tazapay, Cloudchef, E6data, Moglix, Rephrase, Spinny, and Spyne. The firm continues to seek opportunities to support immigrant founders in building successful businesses in the US and globally.
Investment Focus
- Immigrant founders, particularly of Indian origin
- Technology startups with potential to become category leaders
- Pre-seed to Series A stage companies
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Arc180 invest in?
Arc180 invests in Technology, Consumer, FinTech, Health Care, SaaS and Internet, and is based in California, United States. Arc180 is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Arc180 invest at?
Arc180 backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage and Series A, writing cheques of 1M - 5M.
Which regions does Arc180 invest in?
Arc180 invests across United States and India.
Who are the partners at Arc180?
Team members listed for Arc180 include Shailesh Rao (Founder & General Partner).
What companies has Arc180 invested in?
Arc180's portfolio includes Spinny, Moglix, CloudChef, Fizz, Tazapay, Spyne, BambooBox and Covvalent.
How do I contact Arc180?
Arc180's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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