Organization · Venture Capital
VTF Capital
VTF Capital is a seed stage venture fund based in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Las Vegas, focusing on innovative commerce technology and logistics. The firm invests capital and operational support into early-stage companies transforming the commerce landscape.
Overview
What VTF Capital does
What VTF Capital is
VTF Capital is a seed stage venture fund based in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Las Vegas, focusing on innovative commerce technology and logistics. The firm invests capital and operational support into early-stage companies transforming the commerce landscape.
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
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2011
- Approximate age
- About 15 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- March 31, 2026
Official channels
Find VTF Capital elsewhere
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Capability profile
VTF Capital as a funder
Investment thesis
VTF Capital focuses on investing in early and mid-stage companies that challenge traditional commerce through innovative technologies and operational support.
Focus narrative
VTF Capital invests primarily in pre-seed and seed stage companies that serve consumers and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The firm is particularly interested in businesses that create and sell physical and experiential products, enhance physical shopping experiences, and build tools to improve commerce efficiency.
Value beyond capital
VTF Capital adds value to its portfolio companies through operational support and strategic guidance, leveraging the partners' extensive experience in commerce and technology. The firm emphasizes a hands-on approach, ensuring that they only invest in companies they would want to work for.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $200,000–$1,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- Global · North America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 70
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include Thrive Market, an online grocery store offering organic and non-GMO products; Mizzen+Main, a clothing brand known for performance dress shirts; Skillshare, an online learning community; Ice.com, an online jewelry retailer; AdEspresso, a platform for managing Facebook ads; and Dragon Innovation, which assists hardware startups with manufacturing. The portfolio also includes Asana, Returnbase, Arylla Inc., and General Assembly.
Common questions
What to know about VTF Capital
Upseed classifies VTF Capital under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 31, 2026
Known limits
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