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Eighty-Seven Capital
Sam Hinkie runs Eighty-Seven Capital as a solo technology investment firm, eschewing institutional structure for direct, high-conviction founder...
Eighty-Seven Capital
Eighty-Seven Capital is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Menlo Park, CA, registered since 2020. The firm advises clients on investment strategies from its Menlo Park headquarters. It is based in Menlo Park.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Menlo Park
Corporate office
Menlo Park, CA, United States
Principals
Sam Hinkie
Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Eighty-Seven Capital?
Sam Hinkie, the firm's founder, operates as the sole decision-maker. The firm's website is written entirely in first-person singular and describes no investment committee, analysts, or external advisors. Hinkie communicates directly with portfolio company founders via text, DM, WhatsApp, or Telegram, deliberately avoiding the intermediary layers common to venture firms (per firm website).
Is Eighty-Seven Capital structured as a venture fund or a family office?
Public materials do not disclose a legal structure. The firm's website positions it as a technology investor without mentioning limited partners, fund cycles, or minimum investment amounts. The solo-operator model and first-person branding suggest a personal investment vehicle, likely funded by Hinkie's own capital, though no confirmation exists in available sources.
What investment stages does Eighty-Seven Capital target?
Altss research classifies the firm's strategy as early-stage seed investing (per Altss estimate). The firm's website describes backing 'smart people building wonderful internet businesses' and references founders' early employees, first-principles reasoning, and recruiting intensity — all hallmarks of pre-seed and seed-stage company building.
Does Eighty-Seven Capital lead rounds or join syndicates?
No co-investors, syndicate partners, or lead-investor precedent is disclosed. The firm's operating philosophy, as described on its website, emphasizes deep bilateral relationships — 'not you with the firm. Not you with the partnership. You and me' — which suggests solo or majority positions in small rounds.
How does Eighty-Seven Capital source deals?
Hinkie's sourcing appears entirely network-driven and founder-referred. The website invites prospective founders to contact him directly and outlines his preference for asynchronous, informal communication channels. There is no mention of inbound analyst programs, scout networks, or conference-driven sourcing.
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