Backend Capital
Seattle, Washingtonbackendcapital.com
Overview
Backend Capital is an early-stage venture fund founded by Lucy Guo focused on investing in brilliant engineers. The firm prefers to make minority investments in seed, early-stage, and later-stage companies. They invest in companies at the intersection of software engineering and data-driven business models, emphasizing industries like cybersecurity and AI. Geographically, Backend Capital predominantly targets startups in North America, with a keen eye on burgeoning tech hubs.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarsal | Mar 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Delv.AI | Oct 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Spline | Jul 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Humans Anonymous | Sep 2022 | Pre Seed | Lead |
| VIAVIA | Aug 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
Key People
Dave Fontenot
General Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
