Sierra Wasatch Capital

Sierra Wasatch Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2010 and headquartered in Truckee, California. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing primarily on seed and Series A funding. Its investment strategy targets companies within the media, information technology, and big data sectors, with a particular emphasis on opportunities in Southern California. Sierra Wasatch Capital aims to support entrepreneurs who are developing innovative solutions for the future of media technology. In addition to initial funding, the firm also provides additional capital and follow-on investments to help nurture the growth of its portfolio companies.

Chad Gordon

Partner

Susan Stone

Founder and Managing Partner

6 past transactions

Mighty Networks

Series A in 2019
Mighty Software, Inc. operates Mighty Networks, an online platform that enables creators and brands to build and grow engaged communities. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company provides a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that allows users to sell experiences, relationships, and expertise through a combination of community interaction, content, online courses, and subscription commerce. This integrated approach ensures that all offerings are presented under the creator's brand and accessible across multiple platforms. By fostering connections among members, Mighty Networks enhances the value of a creator's brand as the community expands.

Mighty Networks

Series A in 2016
Mighty Software, Inc. operates Mighty Networks, an online platform that enables creators and brands to build and grow engaged communities. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company provides a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that allows users to sell experiences, relationships, and expertise through a combination of community interaction, content, online courses, and subscription commerce. This integrated approach ensures that all offerings are presented under the creator's brand and accessible across multiple platforms. By fostering connections among members, Mighty Networks enhances the value of a creator's brand as the community expands.

Vertical Mass

Series A in 2016
Vertical Mass, Inc. is an online data management platform based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in serving celebrities and businesses in the music, entertainment, and sports industries by enabling them to collect, manage, and store data on their fans across various digital channels, including social media, websites, mobile applications, ecommerce, and content streaming services. By leveraging this proprietary audience data, clients can gain insights into fan affinities, allowing for more effective advertising and content distribution. Vertical Mass empowers its users to enhance engagement with their audience, optimize marketing strategies, and ultimately drive revenue through data monetization options such as aggregation, sales, or licensing. The platform is tailored to meet the unique needs of a diverse clientele, from emerging influencers to established industry leaders.

LawnGuru

Seed Round in 2016
LawnGuru is a mobile platform that connects consumers with local providers of lawn care and snow removal services. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company offers a range of services including recurring mowing, yard clean-ups, seeding, mulching, weeding, and snow clearing. Users can book these services instantly through the mobile application, which features an artificial intelligence-powered satellite mapping tool. The platform allows consumers to track the location and estimated arrival time of service providers, ensuring transparency and efficiency. Upon completion of a job, customers receive an automatic receipt along with a picture of their freshly mowed lawn, enhancing the overall service experience.

Canvs AI

Series A in 2016
Canvs AI is an insights platform that specializes in analyzing open-ended text from a variety of sources, such as surveys, customer reviews, and social media. The platform employs advanced AI-powered text analysis and patented natural language algorithms to transform unstructured consumer feedback into actionable business intelligence. By providing critical insights rapidly and cost-effectively, Canvs AI helps businesses enhance their understanding of consumer behavior. Its services are utilized by leading brands, research agencies, and media and entertainment companies, facilitating quicker decision-making and improved strategic planning.

Iris.TV

Series A in 2015
IRIS.TV, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in developing a cloud-based personalized video programming system designed to enhance user engagement and increase video views across multiple devices. Founded in 2009, the company offers a suite of products that include Adaptive Stream, which allows for real-time personalized streaming tailored to specific business and editorial guidelines, and Asset IQ, which automates data structuring and asset optimization. Additionally, IRIS Vision provides business intelligence and programming management tools. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, IRIS.TV automates the delivery of personalized content based on audience preferences and behaviors, thereby improving the viewing experience and operational efficiency for web, mobile, and over-the-top video distribution. The company's platform also facilitates video data connectivity for enhanced advertising outcomes and audience insights, making it a vital resource for publishers, advertisers, and content owners.
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