Shasta Ventures

Shasta Ventures, established in 2004, is a California-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. They focus on software companies, with a particular interest in sectors like information technology, cybersecurity, and data intelligence. The firm provides a flexible, resource-driven program tailored to the unique needs of early-stage startups, aiming to help founders overcome specific challenges. Shasta Ventures typically invests in the seed to Series B stages, with a typical investment size ranging from $0.25 million to $6 million per company.

Avery Cannon

CFO

Tod Francis

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Austin Grose

Venture Partner

Ravi Mohan

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Issac J Roth

Managing Director

Juan Soto

Venture Partner

Past deals in New Zealand

Zenno Astronautics

Seed Round in 2024
Zenno Astronautics Limited, based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in the development and manufacture of propulsion systems and software for small satellites and space exploration. Founded in 2017, the company offers innovative products such as Drive, a system designed for mission licensing and management of satellite propulsion. Zenno Astronautics also focuses on superconducting technologies, exemplified by its Z01 product, which addresses the positioning needs of satellites weighing 50 kg and larger, including those used in space station operations. By enhancing satellite maneuverability and mission management, the company aims to maximize the economic potential of satellite operations while promoting sustainable practices in space exploration.

Partly

Series A in 2022
Partly is a developer of innovative databases and solutions tailored for the auto parts sector. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Canterbury, New Zealand, the company provides an inventory and fitment management system that enhances the efficiency of parts procurement. By offering a software infrastructure, Partly streamlines workflows and improves repair cycle times, allowing repairers and suppliers to access real-time pricing and availability from various suppliers. This facilitates quicker transactions and helps users find the right parts more effectively. Additionally, Partly plans to launch an online parts market, enabling auto parts companies to connect with customers globally and expand their product offerings.

Zenno Astronautics

Seed Round in 2022
Zenno Astronautics Limited, based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in the development and manufacture of propulsion systems and software for small satellites and space exploration. Founded in 2017, the company offers innovative products such as Drive, a system designed for mission licensing and management of satellite propulsion. Zenno Astronautics also focuses on superconducting technologies, exemplified by its Z01 product, which addresses the positioning needs of satellites weighing 50 kg and larger, including those used in space station operations. By enhancing satellite maneuverability and mission management, the company aims to maximize the economic potential of satellite operations while promoting sustainable practices in space exploration.

Auror

Series B in 2021
Auror Limited offers a crime prevention platform that assists businesses and law enforcement in reporting incidents electronically. Their solution consolidates information about alleged offenders, enabling law enforcement to identify crime trends, recognize repeat offenders, and respond to real-time intelligence to enhance crime prevention efforts. The platform is customizable for various in-store incidents, such as shoplifting and fraud, and provides alerts to managers and security personnel about high-risk individuals. By facilitating collaboration with law enforcement and promoting community partnerships, Auror aims to reduce crime effectively. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, Auror also has offices in Denver and Melbourne to support its retail clientele, which includes major global retailers. The company was previously known as Eyedentify Limited before rebranding in 2015.

LawVu

Seed Round in 2021
LawVu Ltd is a software development company based in Tauranga, New Zealand, that specializes in providing solutions for in-house legal departments. Established in 2015, the company offers a comprehensive application designed to streamline various legal operations, including matter management, contract management, and outside counsel management. LawVu's platform allows legal teams to triage new issues, manage contracts, and oversee the quality of instructions sent to external legal providers. The software facilitates automation of contracts, lifecycle management, and integration with other systems, enabling users to gain visibility over their legal work and improve productivity. By centralizing legal operations, LawVu empowers in-house lawyers to demonstrate the value of their work and achieve better business outcomes.
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