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Velar Capital functions as an early-stage venture capital firm, concentrating its investments on enterprise applications and IT infrastructure companies. It employs a specialized investment strategy, utilizing deep technological expertise and data-driven insights to identify and cultivate promising startups. The firm positions itself as a strategic partner, offering capital, knowledge and network access to support founder success.
Founded in 2019 by Dave Dirks and experienced IT entrepreneurs, Velar Capital arose from the conviction that investment requires genuine partnership, not just funding. Its founders established a model where partners invest their own capital, enabling rapid decision-making and strong alignment with ventures. This structure ensures a hands-on, collaborative relationship with portfolio companies.
Velar Capital supports founders creating advanced enterprise applications and essential IT infrastructure solutions. Its vision prioritizes fostering enduring relationships, believing significant value emerges from deep, collaborative engagement. The firm empowers businesses tackling complex IT engineering challenges, providing expertise to accelerate growth. Velar Capital aims to cultivate a dynamic ecosystem of innovation through strategic partnerships.
Velar Capital has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $7.0M Seed in Macrometa in September 2020.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2020 | Macrometa | $7.0M Seed | DNX Ventures | Airbus Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Benhamou Global Ventures, Emergence Capital, ONE Planet Group, Partech Ventures, Seraphim Space, Space Capital, Toyota Ventures, True Ventures, YES VC, Dylan Taylor, Uday Sandhu, Will Whitehorn, Fusion Fund, Shasta Ventures, Sway Ventures |
| Aug 1, 2019 | FeatureBase | $6.0M Seed | — | Capital Factory, Next Coast Ventures, Scale Asia Ventures, Andrew Busey, Jason Dorsey, Lontra Ventures, Seraph Group |