Organization · Venture Capital
Labrador Ventures
Labrador Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, founded in 1989. It has invested over $200 million in more than 90 companies, primarily focusing on software and communications.
Overview
What Labrador Ventures does
What Labrador Ventures is
Labrador Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, founded in 1989. It has invested over $200 million in more than 90 companies, primarily focusing on software and communications.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 1989
- Approximate age
- About 37 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 23, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Labrador Ventures as a funder
Investment thesis
Labrador Ventures focuses on seed-stage investments, positioning itself as the first professional investor in the majority of its deals, leveraging over 35 years of experience in Silicon Valley.
Focus narrative
Labrador Ventures specializes in seed and pre-seed investments, primarily focusing on software, communications, and networking sectors. The firm aims to be the first institutional check for startups, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and support throughout the company's growth journey.
Value beyond capital
Labrador Ventures adds value to its portfolio companies through strategic guidance, leveraging its extensive network in Silicon Valley, and providing follow-on funding to support growth. The firm’s long-standing presence in the industry allows it to offer insights and connections that can significantly enhance a startup's trajectory.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $1,000,000–$2,000,000
- Sweet spot
- $1,500,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- North AmericaUnited States
Availability
- Currently deploying
- No
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 90
- Recorded notable exits
- Pandora, Rocket Fuel, Marrone Bio Innovations, Hotmail, MyPoints.com, and Digital Impact, plus 1 more
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: Rocket Fuel (NASDAQ:FUEL): Successfully completed its IPO. Marrone Bio Innovations (NASDAQ:MBII): Successfully completed its IPO. PlayPhone: Announced a partnership with Sprint. Pandora: Surpassed 200 million registered users in the US. Ustream: Released a new app, Broadcast for Friends.
Common questions
What to know about Labrador Ventures
Upseed classifies Labrador Ventures under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 23, 2026
Known limits
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