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Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsCalifornia, United States0-1 Employees
Formative Ventures is a Menlo Park-based venture capital firm that concentrates on early-stage technology companies. It was launched by partners who bring firsthand operating experience in growing startups into successful companies. The firm invests in companies across Western North America and across all areas of technology, and its portfolio includes Capella, Enquisite, Mashery, Samplify, and SOASTA. Its approach is informed by the operating backgrounds of its partners, emphasizing hands-on support as portfolio companies scale. In August 2023, Formative Ventures formed a partnership with Newsela, a K-12 instructional content platform. The firm operates with a very small team.