Startup Capital Ventures

Startup Capital Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs early-stage enterprise technology companies. Based in Menlo Park, California, and Honolulu, Hawaii, it concentrates on capital-efficient software and B2B tech firms that generate revenue and show potential for near-term profitability. The firm emphasizes strong management teams and builds supportive relationships through flexibility, integrity, and patience, aided by an extensive network of strategic contacts that help portfolio companies reach critical milestones. It pursues investments in the United States and China, with a focus on software, fintech, healthtech, internet of things, SaaS, and other B2B sectors. The team combines hands-on operating experience with a collaborative approach to add value beyond capital. Geographic activity centers on Silicon Valley and adjacent markets, including Hawaii, Texas, and Oklahoma.

John Dean

Managing Partner

Timothy Dick

Managing Director

Danny Lui

Founding Partner

Bob Rees

Venture Partner

Thomas Toy

Managing Partner

Amy Young

Administrative Partner and CFO

Past deals in Hawaii

AreaMetrics

Seed Round in 2015
AreaMetrics is a data analytics company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in providing tools for data-driven decision-making to enhance customer attraction, engagement, and retention. The company offers a platform that aggregates geo-location data and customer information, allowing businesses in sectors such as restaurants, retail, travel, and services to recognize trends and habits. By utilizing a network of in-store sensors, AreaMetrics delivers insights on offline foot traffic and captures key performance indicators, including retention rates and customer demographics. This enables brands and marketers to refine their strategies, improve customer targeting, and drive business growth. AreaMetrics was acquired by Point Inside in January 2020, further expanding its capabilities in alternative data intelligence.

AreaMetrics

Seed Round in 2014
AreaMetrics is a data analytics company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in providing tools for data-driven decision-making to enhance customer attraction, engagement, and retention. The company offers a platform that aggregates geo-location data and customer information, allowing businesses in sectors such as restaurants, retail, travel, and services to recognize trends and habits. By utilizing a network of in-store sensors, AreaMetrics delivers insights on offline foot traffic and captures key performance indicators, including retention rates and customer demographics. This enables brands and marketers to refine their strategies, improve customer targeting, and drive business growth. AreaMetrics was acquired by Point Inside in January 2020, further expanding its capabilities in alternative data intelligence.

Adama Materials

Series A in 2010
Adama Materials, Inc. is a company specializing in the development of custom nanomaterials, particularly those based on graphene oxide, to enhance the structural properties of polymer resins and their composites. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on improving composite materials, including carbon fiber and fiberglass, to provide increased performance and cost-effectiveness across a range of industries, including aerospace, transportation, construction, and green energy. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Adama Materials utilizes proprietary technology to deliver advanced materials that support the functional needs of a wide array of applications, from boats and wind turbines to automobiles and household items.
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