Startup Capital Ventures

Startup Capital Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2005 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The firm specializes in investing in technology companies, primarily focusing on those that operate within Silicon Valley and Hawaii. Startup Capital Ventures targets capital-efficient enterprises, particularly in the software sector, that have begun generating revenue and demonstrate a potential for near-term profitability. The firm is distinguished by its commitment to investing in strong management teams and fostering supportive relationships based on flexibility, integrity, and patience. With a seasoned team of professionals and an extensive network of strategic contacts, Startup Capital Ventures aims to accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies, helping them achieve critical milestones in their development.

John Dean

General Partner

Timothy Dick

Managing Director

Donavan Kealoha

Managing Director

Bob Rees

General Partner

Amy Young

CFO and Administrative Partner

Past deals in Hawaii

AreaMetrics

Seed Round in 2015
AreaMetrics is a data analytics company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in providing tools for data-driven decision-making to enhance customer attraction, engagement, and retention. The company offers a platform that aggregates geo-location data and customer information, allowing businesses in sectors such as restaurants, retail, travel, and services to recognize trends and habits. By utilizing a network of in-store sensors, AreaMetrics delivers insights on offline foot traffic and captures key performance indicators, including retention rates and customer demographics. This enables brands and marketers to refine their strategies, improve customer targeting, and drive business growth. AreaMetrics was acquired by Point Inside in January 2020, further expanding its capabilities in alternative data intelligence.

AreaMetrics

Seed Round in 2014
AreaMetrics is a data analytics company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in providing tools for data-driven decision-making to enhance customer attraction, engagement, and retention. The company offers a platform that aggregates geo-location data and customer information, allowing businesses in sectors such as restaurants, retail, travel, and services to recognize trends and habits. By utilizing a network of in-store sensors, AreaMetrics delivers insights on offline foot traffic and captures key performance indicators, including retention rates and customer demographics. This enables brands and marketers to refine their strategies, improve customer targeting, and drive business growth. AreaMetrics was acquired by Point Inside in January 2020, further expanding its capabilities in alternative data intelligence.

Adama Materials

Series A in 2010
Adama Materials develops nanotechnology-based advanced materials used in composite materials and other applications. The company specializes in the fields of developer platform, enterprise software, and nanotechnology. It was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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