Builders VC key facts
- Builders VC is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California with 54 tracked portfolio companies.
- Notable positions include Colossal Biosciences, Clay, Motive (Hardware).
- Builders VC has 6 funds on record, raising $619.9M across the 5 that report a size.
- The team roster lists 2 people.
About Builders VC
Founded in 2014, Builders VC is a venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm provides early-stage investment and operational support to founders building technology-enabled businesses in traditionally underserved industries. The firm works closely with entrepreneurs to improve execution, scale operations, and address real customer and industry challenges through disciplined application of technology.
Builders VC portfolio at a glance
54 portfolio companies are on record for Builders VC, including Colossal Biosciences, Clay and Motive (Hardware).
39 of the 54 carry a recorded valuation.
Builders VC funds
6 funds are on record for Builders VC, totalling $620 million across the 5 that report a size. The most recent is Builders VC Fund III, L.P. (2024 vintage).
Builders VC team
2 people are on record at Builders VC: 1 partner and 1 principal. Senior names include James Kim (Co-Founder) and Andrew Schmitt (Principal). 2 of them have a verified direct contact on file.
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Portfolio
54 companies · priced for members| Company | Industry | Valuation | First invested | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colossal Biosciences | — | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Clay | — | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Motive (Hardware) | — | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
+ 51 more companies · all 54, priced and dated or a free account shows the top 10 names — no card Membership and data by Private Market View | ||||
Funds
6 recorded- Builders VC Fund III, L.P.2024—
- Builders VC Fund II, L.P.2020$235.9M
- Builders VC Entrepreneurs Fund II, L.P.2020$235.9M
- Builders VC Entrepreneurs Fund I, L.P.2018$10.0M
- Builders VC Fund I (Canada), L.P.2018$22.5M
- Builders VC Fund I, L.P.2016$115.5M
$619.9M raised across the 5 funds that report a size
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Frequently asked about Builders VC
- What companies does Builders VC invest in?
- Builders VC has 54 recorded portfolio companies, including Colossal Biosciences, Clay, Motive (Hardware).
- What is Builders VC's AUM?
- Builders VC manages approximately $1.0B in assets.