Archer Venture Capital

Archer Venture Capital, established in 2010 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is a venture capital firm focusing on seed, Series A, and growth-stage investments. It specializes in ad tech, SaaS, martech, edtech, data & AI, and consumer sectors. The firm offers flexible financing solutions and startup advisory services, working closely with entrepreneurs to build disruptive companies. Archer Venture Capital is also a secondary buyer and a Registered Investment Adviser.

George Bell

Senior Partner

Raymond Che

Analyst

Ryan Fraser

Principal

John Hadl JD

Managing Director

5 past transactions

Sovrn

Series C in 2022
Sovrn is a provider of tools and services designed for online publishers and content creators. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with additional offices in San Francisco, New York, and London, the company focuses on helping publishers monetize their content through advertising and commerce solutions. Its offerings include software that streamlines advertising operations and enhances commerce capabilities, as well as data, reporting, and analytics tools that enable publishers to consolidate reporting and gain insights into audience engagement. By empowering clients to better understand their readership and manage consumer data, Sovrn assists them in optimizing their operations and fostering growth in their businesses.

ZypMedia

Series C in 2018
ZypMedia, Inc., also known as ZypTV, operates a demand-side platform that facilitates connections between advertisers and audiences on streaming television. Established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in New York City, New Delhi, and Saint Petersburg, ZypMedia provides products such as ZypTV Enterprise and ZypTV Self-Serve, which cater to local streaming TV advertising. The company serves local media companies, media buying agencies, and brands aiming to reach local audiences at scale. By leveraging machine learning alongside human expertise, ZypMedia offers a comprehensive digital advertising technology platform designed to enhance local-focused advertising efforts. Its innovative tools help clients bridge the gap between traditional and digital media, enabling them to expand their reach and increase revenue in a rapidly changing media landscape.

Sovrn

Series E in 2018
Sovrn is a provider of tools and services designed for online publishers and content creators. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with additional offices in San Francisco, New York, and London, the company focuses on helping publishers monetize their content through advertising and commerce solutions. Its offerings include software that streamlines advertising operations and enhances commerce capabilities, as well as data, reporting, and analytics tools that enable publishers to consolidate reporting and gain insights into audience engagement. By empowering clients to better understand their readership and manage consumer data, Sovrn assists them in optimizing their operations and fostering growth in their businesses.

BeTheBeast

Angel Round in 2013
BeTheBeast Inc. is a company based in Manhattan Beach, California, that specializes in online recruitment services for high school athletes aiming to play at the collegiate level. Founded in 2011, it provides a comprehensive platform that integrates a college playing level rating system, college matching tools, and extensive digital athletic resumes. The company also offers resources for parents, high school coaches, and athletic directors, facilitating communication with college coaches and tracking athlete progress. BeTheBeast's recruitment solutions combine traditional best practices with innovative digital assessments to enhance athletes' chances of being recruited. Additionally, the company supports parents in navigating the fragmented youth sports market by offering tools to evaluate athletic clubs, camps, and trainers. Through its BTBHighSchools brand, BeTheBeast provides free digital services to high school athletic programs, thereby driving registrations on its recruitment platform. By leveraging technology and expert coaching, BeTheBeast aims to streamline the recruitment process for aspiring collegiate athletes.

Credit Karma

Seed Round in 2007
Credit Karma is a personal finance company founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It aims to assist individuals in making informed financial decisions by providing access to free credit scores and reports, along with credit monitoring services. The platform offers a variety of tools and personalized recommendations that help users improve their financial standing, such as credit report cards and loan savings suggestions. With over 100 million members, Credit Karma empowers users to monitor their credit health and gain insights into their financial situations, ultimately facilitating better financial progress.
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