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Palomar Ventures
Palomar Ventures was founded in 1999 to invest in early-stage information technology companies. The firm is currently investing Palomar III, a $225 million...
Overview
Palomar Ventures was founded in 1999 to invest in early-stage information technology companies. The firm is currently investing Palomar III, a $225 million fund, with over $500 million in total capital under management. Palomar Ventures typically invests $2 million to $5 million in capital, often as a lead or co-lead investor in the early stages of a company's development.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
1999
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Santa Monica
Corporate office
Santa Monica, CA, United States
Principals
Jim Gauer
Managing Director
Amanda Reed
Managing Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What investment stages does Palomar Ventures target?
Palomar targets early-stage companies, principally seed and Series A rounds. The firm reserved follow-on capital for its portfolio companies through subsequent funding rounds. This concentrated, early-entry approach was central to the firm's strategy across its three disclosed funds.
Which sectors does Palomar Ventures focus on?
Palomar's portfolio spans enterprise software, digital health, AI/ML, media and entertainment, and mobility. Notable investments include Green Dot Corporation in financial technology and TrueCar in automotive pricing. The firm has historically favored technology-enabled business models with strong operational complexity.
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