Focal (VC) is an early-stage venture capital investment firm founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It also has an active presence in Miami, Florida.
Specific Funding Stage: Focal primarily invests in Pre-Seed and Seed rounds. They describe themselves as "0 to 1 specialists" and prefer to lead the first round of funding.
Founders typically engage via the Focal.VC website.
Eligibility
Sectors: Focuses on B2B software, vertical SaaS, data & analytics, infrastructure, AI/automation, health, fintech, and climate technology.
Geography: Primarily U.S.-based.
Profile: They look for product-obsessed builders who can "ship exceptional products at breakneck speed".
Process
They have recently launched a competitive founder residency program in Miami for technical founders working on AI solutions.
The firm operates a high-leverage model where founders may pitch once to many VCs simultaneously through standardized demo days.
What an Applicant can Obtain
Institutional Capital: Access to lead-check funding, typically ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000 for Pre-Seed and Seed rounds.
"0 to 1" Playbooks: Hands-on assistance with initial product-market fit, including specialized strategies for vertical SaaS and AI integration.
Miami Residency: For technical AI founders, the opportunity to join their Miami-based residency program which provides dedicated workspace and intensive local mentorship. Focal.vc
Demo Day Exposure: Participation in high-leverage "Demo Days" that connect founders with a broad network of over 100+ secondary venture capital partners simultaneously.
Welcome to Spark XYZ
Applications for Focal are open. We'll get you started after you sign up.
