Practical Venture Capital

Practical Venture Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2019 and located in Palo Alto, California. The firm specializes in providing liquidity solutions for limited partners (LPs) and general partners (GPs) in the venture capital market. It focuses on the secondary market, acquiring interests in early-stage venture funds and direct stakes in high-potential portfolio companies. By facilitating these transactions, Practical Venture Capital enables its investors to gain discounted access to top-performing funds that include established winners and unicorns, while significantly reducing the typical venture capital holding period from 10-15 years to approximately half that time.

Sydney Lai

Partner

Stephanie M. Shorter

Investor

Aman Verjee

General Partner

11 past transactions

Klasha

Seed Round in 2024
Klasha is a global technology company that provides a platform and APIs to move money to and from emerging markets. The platform enables businesses to collect and send payments and hold exotic currencies through an extensive API stack, supporting cross-border transactions for enterprise clients. It offers secure, fast payment processing, multi-currency settlement, and developer-friendly integration to simplify international commerce in emerging markets. Founded in 2021 by Jess Anuna, Klasha supports more than 120 currencies, with the aim of saving merchants time and money on cross-border payments.

Gropyus

Venture Round in 2024
Gropyus designs buildings as adaptable products, aiming to provide exciting and affordable housing while conserving resources. It operates a vertically integrated construction company offering modular building systems for efficient land use and sustainable living spaces.

Sova

Seed Round in 2024
Sova Health operates a precision nutrition platform that provides personalized nutrition guidance based on blood biomarker analysis. Founded in 2018 and based in Gurugram, India, the company aims to help prevent and manage lifestyle diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, and thyroid issues, which affect a significant portion of the Indian population. Sova Health is developing an AI-powered recommendation engine that incorporates key health metrics, personal goals, and preferences to identify optimal dietary choices for users. The platform offers comprehensive services, including personalized nutritional plans, weekly consultations, continuous support, and access to health experts. As the health and wellness market in India continues to grow, Sova Health addresses the increasing demand for effective solutions in a sector projected to expand significantly in the coming years.

Exits.me

Seed Round in 2023
Exits.me is an online investment platform that facilitates the buying and selling of startups and businesses. The platform connects sellers and buyers anonymously, offering access to over 100 profitable companies. Users can review key metrics to identify suitable opportunities and negotiate transactions effectively. Additionally, the company provides support from an advisory team, enabling startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to streamline merger and acquisition processes as well as investment deals. This comprehensive approach allows for a seamless and integrated experience for those involved in business transactions.

M80

Seed Round in 2023
M80 is a pioneering organization dedicated to fostering the creative economy through esports and gaming. It operates an innovative platform that connects players to their fans, offering digital items with real-world utility, exploring emerging technologies like web3 and blockchain, and providing opportunities for professional esports players to compete and earn rewards.

Kitchen Data Systems

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Kitchen Data Systems is a company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for the restaurant industry through a nationwide network aimed at reducing supply costs and managing delivery-first brands. Its offerings are structured across three complementary product verticals: KitchPartner Network, KitchSavers, and BrandBuilder. The company develops proprietary software that facilitates the creation and scaling of virtual food brands. By leveraging a SaaS platform, Kitchen Data Systems equips established brands with efficient go-to-market strategies, allowing restaurants to expand their presence into new markets effectively.

Klasha

Seed Round in 2021
Klasha is a global technology company that provides a platform and APIs to move money to and from emerging markets. The platform enables businesses to collect and send payments and hold exotic currencies through an extensive API stack, supporting cross-border transactions for enterprise clients. It offers secure, fast payment processing, multi-currency settlement, and developer-friendly integration to simplify international commerce in emerging markets. Founded in 2021 by Jess Anuna, Klasha supports more than 120 currencies, with the aim of saving merchants time and money on cross-border payments.

Headout

Series B in 2021
Headout Inc. operates a mobile marketplace for last-minute tours, activities, and experiences. Its Headout app allows users to book tickets for food tours, walking tours, cruises, theaters, and various local events across the United States, with availability on iOS and Android devices.

Forecastr

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2018, Forecastr is a business analytics platform that empowers founders to forecast revenue, predict cash runway, understand financials, and secure funding. It enables users to create custom financial models using their existing data.

DIBS Capital (Registered as SDIB Inc), Formerly SolidBlock

Pre Seed Round in 2021
SolidBlock Ltd is a company that offers a comprehensive platform designed for real estate developers and fund managers to facilitate fundraising through digital securities. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel, SolidBlock focuses on the intersection of finance and real estate, providing innovative solutions in tokenization and fintech. The platform enables users to efficiently connect with investors, streamlining the process of raising capital for various real estate projects.

Sova

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Sova Health operates a precision nutrition platform that provides personalized nutrition guidance based on blood biomarker analysis. Founded in 2018 and based in Gurugram, India, the company aims to help prevent and manage lifestyle diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, and thyroid issues, which affect a significant portion of the Indian population. Sova Health is developing an AI-powered recommendation engine that incorporates key health metrics, personal goals, and preferences to identify optimal dietary choices for users. The platform offers comprehensive services, including personalized nutritional plans, weekly consultations, continuous support, and access to health experts. As the health and wellness market in India continues to grow, Sova Health addresses the increasing demand for effective solutions in a sector projected to expand significantly in the coming years.
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