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Moai Capital
Moai Capital is a Silicon Valley seed capital firm, founded and managed by Brian Jacobs. It focuses on entrepreneurs maniacally driven by a business...
Moai Capital
Moai Capital is a Silicon Valley seed capital firm, founded and managed by Brian Jacobs. It focuses on entrepreneurs maniacally driven by a business opportunity and invests across consumer products and services, the internet of things, and B2B cloud services. The firm also makes mission-driven impact investments, with a specific focus on startups innovating to increase employment for autistic adults.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2018
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Mateo
Corporate office
15 N. Ellsworth Ave, Suite 205, San Mateo, CA 94401, United States
Principals
Brian Jacobs
Founder, Managing Partner
Kate Winslow
Operations Manager
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Moai Capital?
Brian Jacobs, the founder and managing partner, makes all investment decisions. His track record includes over 50 board seats, 12 companies taken public, and 6 unicorn-scale exits. He was twice named to the Forbes Midas List of Top 100 VC Investors.
How does Moai Capital source its deal flow?
Deal flow derives primarily from Jacobs' decades-long network built at Emergence Capital and St. Paul Venture Capital. The firm also accepts investment opportunities directly at investments@moai.vc, but no separate sourcing platform, scout network, or institutional relationship channel is publicly disclosed.
What does Moai Capital's impact investing mandate cover?
The firm's website lists 'Impact Investing' as one of three core focus areas, and Brian Jacobs has publicly expressed interest in autism-related startups. No specific portfolio companies are named under this mandate, but it represents a carve-out that distinguishes Moai from purely commercial seed funds.
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