Stages:

• Early
• Seed

 

Industries:

Education & Training

Energy & Clean Tech

Information Technology

Life Sciences & Healthcare

 

Description:

Solstice Capital seeks superior venture capital returns for its limited partners through investments in seed- and early-stage companies in the industry areas of alternative energy, education, the environment, life sciences and information technology. Solstice Capital currently has $85 million of capital under management. The firm focuses largely on the Southwest, especially Arizona as well as the Northeast, however Solstice will also consider investments in other regions of the United States. Solstice invests in initial financing opportunities in a range between $500,000 and $1 million. The firm invests 50% of its capital in information technology and 50% in the following areas: Alternative Energy, Environment, Life Sciences and Education. The first Solstice fund, formed in 1995, invested in 21 portfolio companies. In July 2001, Solstice Capital formed Solstice Capital II Limited Partnership, a $62 million early-stage venture fund, which has invested in 24 companies. The firm's management team has over 90 years of experience in both venture investing and operations in high-growth companies.