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Uncork Capital
Uncork Capital is a seed-stage venture firm that invests in founder potential long before it is obvious. It is built for the earliest stage and invests early...
Uncork Capital
Uncork Capital is a seed-stage venture firm that invests in founder potential long before it is obvious. It is built for the earliest stage and invests early in AI-native companies creating leverage, unlocking scale, and pushing industries forward.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2004
Location
Region
Asia
Country
United States
City
San Francisco
Corporate office
Palo Alto, CA, United States
Additional offices
San Francisco, CA · New York, NY · El Segundo, CA
Principals
Jeff Clavier
Founder and Founding Partner
Andy McLoughlin
Partner
Stephanie Palmeri
Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Uncork Capital?
Founder and Managing Partner Jeff Clavier is the primary decision-maker, with Partners Andy McLoughlin and Stephanie Palmeri also leading deals. The firm operates with a flat partnership structure where each partner can drive investments, but final fund-level commitments require internal consensus. Clavier has led the firm since its 2004 inception.
How does Uncork Capital source deal flow?
Uncork relies heavily on founder referrals and the personal networks of its partners, built over two decades in Silicon Valley. The firm does not operate a broad inbound funnel or scout program, preferring curated introductions from portfolio founders and co-investors. Clavier's long tenure as an angel investor before institutionalizing the fund provides a proprietary pipeline of serial entrepreneurs.
How large is Uncork Capital's current fund and total AUM?
Uncork has not publicly disclosed the size of its most recent fund or its total regulatory AUM. Altss estimates the firm manages between $500 million and $1 billion across all active vehicles, based on the scale of its disclosed fund vintages and portfolio concentration. The firm closed its seventh flagship fund in mid-2023, with details kept confidential per its limited partnership agreements.
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