raising your 1st round of funding of < $2M
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we thrive where others say “too early”, joining you from the very start with up to $750K
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we invest with a concentrated strategy to maximize our bandwidth and capital reserves to back you up
They came in as a fund but hit the ground running like operators. From day one, working with Pascal & Daniel has been a great mix of friend and friction (the right kind of friction that propels you forward) and they have continued to support us that way ever since.
focal has been an incredible sounding board for Pump, outshining any large multistage firms I've worked with before. They always reply within minutes and provide invaluable feedback, especially on our marketing and go-to-market efforts.
A short quote couldn't possibly summarize the value Pascal & Daniel bring to MoneyMade. Strategic wizards, business experts, networking machines and empathetic humans. If you're lucky enough to get them on your cap table - raise a glass.
Richard McBeath
Co-Founder & CEO
MoneyMade
It was critical for us to have a fund involved that truly gets pre-seed. focal understands the challenges of going from 0 to 1 and their passion for supporting startups is unmatched. It was a no-brainer to have them lead our pre-seed for a second time (after our first successful exit together).
Conno Christou
Co-Founder & CEO
Keragon
Daniel & Pascal listen with purpose - you’ll want an advocate who can relay your vision succinctly across stages and prospects.
Grace Chang
Co-Founder & CEO
Kintsugi
We couldn't be happier with our decision to partner with focal. As a first time founder, it's been invaluable to have them as a sounding board for what's coming around the corners as we've gone from concept to customers.
Vernon Gair
Founder & CEO
Flare
From the start, focal dug their heels in every week on our messaging, product strategy, mapping out the pathway to seed, etc. Both Pascal & Daniel truly understand pre-seed, are great humans, and always have our back.
Michael True
Co-Founder & CEO
Prescient Ai
Daniel & Pascal truly understand the nuanced challenges early stage founders face. They keep showing up with both experience and compassion, including when we went through a major pivot. A+ investors.
Paul Li
Co-Founder & CEO
Personabo
YC alumni
we back software, platform, infrastructure builders reinventing how industries operate and business is done, with a strong moral compass guiding them
we aim to lead / co-lead your pre-seed round with checks up to $750K for up to 10%
