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MicroVentures
MicroVentures was founded in 2009 by Tim McCarthy and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
MicroVentures
MicroVentures was founded in 2009 by Tim McCarthy and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. The firm operates as a registered broker-dealer with the SEC and FINRA, enabling it to syndicate venture deals to a broad investor base — a model distinct from traditional venture funds that rely on limited partner commitments. The firm invests across stages from seed to growth, with a focus on technology sectors including FinTech, enterprise software, digital health, and AI/ML. Portfolio companies have included SpaceX, Palantir Technologies, and Carta (per public filings and the firm's disclosed transactions). MicroVentures structures investments primarily through Regulation D and Regulation A+ offerings, often pooling capital from thousands of individual investors into single SPV vehicles. Geographic focus is North America, with a concentration in the technology hubs of Silicon Valley, New York, and Austin. MicroVentures has raised over $1 billion in total capital commitments from its investor network (per the firm, 2023). Team size is not publicly disclosed, but the leadership includes CEO Bill Clark and founder Tim McCarthy. The firm operates out of a single Austin office. In May 2023, the company announced a partnership with Circle to integrate stablecoin payments into its platform for international investors (per CoinDesk, May 2023). MicroVentures' structural differentiator is its technology-driven marketplace model: rather than operating as a traditional venture capital fund, it functions as an online intermediary that sources, diligences, and syndicates deals directly to a large base of individual investors. This regulatory framework — a broker-dealer combined with crowdfunding exemptions — allows it to offer venture exposure without the minimum commitment or lockup typical of VC funds.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2009
AUM
$100 million - $500 million (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Austin
Corporate office
Austin, TX, United States
Principals
Bill Clark
CEO
Tim McCarthy
Founder & Chairman
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at MicroVentures?
CEO Bill Clark leads the firm, having taken the role in 2017. Founder Tim McCarthy serves as Chairman. The investment team sources and diligences deals internally, but final allocations are made by individual investors on the platform — not by a centralized fund manager.
How does MicroVentures source proprietary deal flow?
The firm sources deals through a combination of its network of venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and corporate partners, as well as inbound applications from startups seeking capital. It also selectively co-invests alongside established venture firms.
Is MicroVentures structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
MicroVentures is not a family office. It is a registered broker-dealer and venture investment platform that operates as an online marketplace for accredited and retail investors. It functions more like a syndicate lead or late-stage placement agent than a traditional closed-end fund.
Does MicroVentures participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
MicroVentures primarily facilitates direct investments in individual startup equity rounds through SPVs. It does not make fund commitments to other venture capital firms. Retained investors allocate capital on a deal-by-deal basis.
What investment stages does MicroVentures typically target?
The firm targets later-stage venture rounds, specifically Series B through pre-IPO growth equity. Its portfolio includes high-profile private companies like SpaceX, Palantir, and Carta (per public filings). It also offers secondary market transactions in pre-IPO shares.
Which sectors does MicroVentures explicitly avoid?
MicroVentures does not publicly list excluded sectors, but its disclosed portfolio concentrates on technology — software, fintech, digital health, and climate tech. It appears to avoid heavily regulated industries like pharmaceuticals, energy infrastructure, and real estate outside of tech-enabled property startups.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
MicroVentures does not manage a single source of wealth. Its capital comes from a distributed base of over 200,000 accredited and retail investors who commit capital individually through the platform — often in amounts as low as $1,000 to $10,000 per deal.
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