Active Capital

Founder Led Capital For Founder Led Companies

San Antonio, TX, USA

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Description

Active Capital is a San Antonio-based venture capital firm that operates as a lead investor for early-stage B2B technology startups. As of late 2025, it continues its focus on ambitious, technical founders across the United States.

Pitch Process: Founders can submit their details directly through the firm's website or via warm introductions. Active Capital looks for "ambitious, technical founders" who are solving real business problems using software and AI.
Direct Inquiry: The primary point of contact for new pitches is the Active Capital Pitch Submission Form.

Eligibility

Target Sector: Exclusively B2B / Enterprise Software and AI-powered business software.
Founder Profile: Strong preference for technical founders with a deep understanding of the problem they are solving.
Geography: Primarily targets startups based in the United States.

Process

Evaluation: The firm prefers a "scrappy" approach, valuing founders who stay lean until true product-market fit is achieved.
Due Diligence: A standard venture review process focusing on technical pedigree and the defensibility of the software solution.
Decision: They move quickly once they identify a strong founder-market fit, aiming to provide strategic operating support alongside capital.

What an Applicant can Obtain

Capital: Initial investments typically range from $100,000 to $1,000,000, with the capacity to invest significantly more as the company grows.
Operational Expertise: Direct support from seasoned entrepreneurs who help founders navigate the "0-to-1" stage.
Follow-on Funding: Active Capital often participates in subsequent funding rounds as companies scale.