Organization · Venture Capital
Snowcloud Capital
Snowcloud Capital is a Palo Alto-based venture capital firm specializing in Series B and C investments in deep technology, particularly at the intersection of semiconductors and software.
Overview
What Snowcloud Capital does
What Snowcloud Capital is
Snowcloud Capital is a Palo Alto-based venture capital firm specializing in Series B and C investments in deep technology, particularly at the intersection of semiconductors and software.
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
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- March 26, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Snowcloud Capital as a funder
Investment thesis
90% of venture investment has flowed to software and services, leaving DeepTech (semiconductors, photonics, advanced compute, sensors) structurally underinvested relative to its growth. Snowcloud targets this gap at Series B/C, where capital is especially scarce.
Focus narrative
Snowcloud Capital invests in deep technology startups, particularly those at a generational inflection point. The firm emphasizes a unique value-add approach, where entrepreneurs select Snowcloud to assist in scaling their solutions. By leveraging its team's technical expertise and customer networks, Snowcloud identifies and nurtures opportunities in the deep tech landscape.
Value beyond capital
Snowcloud Capital adds value to its portfolio companies through technical expertise and a robust customer network, assisting in scaling their solutions and navigating market challenges.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $5,000,000–$20,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Series B · Series C
- Sectors
- Artificial Intelligence
- Regions
- United States
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 5
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: Crocus Technology: Focuses on product and technology strategy, forming partnerships with key OEMs, and raising funds for profitability. Anello Photonics: Benefits from strategic guidance and market opportunity insights provided by investor Sanjay Jha. CubeWorks Inc.: A long-term partner that helps scale the business and opens doors to major opportunities. SambaNova Systems: Recognized for the deep understanding and support provided by Wendell Brooks, aiding in business growth and expansion. Joby Aviation: Acknowledges Wendell Brooks as a critical partner in business strategy and organizational scaling.
Common questions
What to know about Snowcloud Capital
Upseed classifies Snowcloud Capital 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
March 26, 2026
Known limits
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