MHS Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2006. The firm was founded by Mark Sugarman. It is based in San Francisco, California. As of March 2019, the firm is managing 24 active companies in its portfolio and has sold off its shares in 27 companies. Its most recent investment was in December 2018 for Grove Collaborative, a company providing home and personal care products.
Funding
MHS Capital primarily invests in companies on a number of industry sectors, such as consumer web, e-commerce, education, and healthcare. The firm seeks to fund companies located in North and South America as well as Europe. It specializes in funding startups at the early stage of development. Its latest funding round was held in April 2014, raising a total of $75 million.
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Funded Companies
Grove Collaborative is an online, subscription-based retailer selling natural home and health products.
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Handshake is a New York-based company founded in 2010.
Opower is an Arlington County, Virginia-based customer engagement and energy efficiency company.
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People
Mark Sugarman
Founder/Managing Partner
Vijay Naggapan
Principal
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Documentaries, videos and podcasts
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Indiegogo
Julep
OPower
Platfora
Udemy
WeHeartIt
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