Standard Capital
18 hours ago
- #Startup Funding
- #Founder Control
- #Series A
- Fundraising is distracting and time-consuming for founders, who should focus on coding and customer interactions.
- The Series A round often results in the highest dilution; maintaining equity and board control is crucial.
- Standard Capital leads Series A rounds for post-PMF companies with a fast, transparent application process.
- Founders specify their desired raise amount and valuation, with Standard Capital requiring only 10% ownership.
- Standard Capital provides standardized documents and does not charge legal fees or take board seats.
- Portfolio companies join quarterly in-person group meetings in SF for peer support instead of board meetings.
- Standard Capital invests in ~5 companies per cycle, four times a year, with ongoing support via office hours.
- Applications for the Fall 2025 funding cycle are open until September 17th, 2025.
- Standard Capital looks for companies with product-market fit, prioritizing growth rate and market opportunity.
- Founders can apply across multiple cycles to demonstrate progress and increase their chances of funding.
- Valuation choice acts as a 'bar' for acceptance; higher valuations require higher performance standards.
- Standard Capital's terms include no board seats, 10-20% equity, and entry into a founder network.
- AI is used for research, analysis, and memo crafting at Standard Capital.
- Founders propose terms; Standard provides feedback and moves quickly if there's a fit.
- Additional investors can be added to rounds led by Standard Capital.
- Standard Capital's partners include Paul Buchheit, Dalton Caldwell, and Bryan Berg.
- Quarterly group office hours are held in SF; founders are encouraged but not required to live there.