Paperclip Ventures

Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, Paperclip Ventures is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in early-stage companies within the business-to-business and business-for-business software-as-a-service (SaaS) sectors. The firm focuses on startups that meet specific criteria, including generating less than $5 million in revenue and seeking pre-Series A funding of less than $2 million. Paperclip Ventures emphasizes the importance of a defined market opportunity, targeting companies that have the potential to achieve $500,000 in monthly recurring revenue within one to two years. The firm looks for founding teams that demonstrate a strong understanding of market needs and a track record of product delivery, as well as evidence of attracting and retaining talent. Additionally, Paperclip Ventures evaluates key performance metrics, such as revenue growth, sales efficiency, revenue churn, and cash burn, to assess the viability and potential success of its investments.