Description
Tamarisc Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in innovative companies that enhance the built environment, human habitat, and related technologies — especially where real estate, health, and software/tech intersect.
Seed: Primary focus — early institutional capital, often one of the first professional VC checks.
Series A: Active participation in Series A rounds alongside larger investors.
Typical Investment Size: ~$1M–$20M per company, depending on stage and round structure (seed up to Series A).
Equity Taken:
• Tamarisc Ventures does not publish a fixed equity percentage it always takes — like most venture capital firms, the equity position is negotiated deal-by-deal based on valuation, round size, and co-investor mix (standard early VC practice).
• Founder-side expectations (industry context): In seed rounds where Tamarisc leads or anchors with $1M+ checks, founders can generally expect such institutional participation to result in a meaningful minority ownership position (~7%–15%) for that firm’s portion of the cap table. The overall total dilution across all investors in a typical seed/Series A round often falls in the ~10%–25% range, with individual investor stakes proportional to their check size relative to the round. (This range reflects typical early VC norms and is not a published Tamarisc target.)
Equity Structure: Usually priced preferred equity; SAFEs/convertibles may be used in certain early rounds (common VC practice).
Submission Method: Founders can initiate contact by sending a pitch deck and company details to Tamarisc via its website or email; direct outreach or warm intros through ecosystem networks are common and helpful.
Eligibility
Sector Focus: Innovation at the intersection of real estate, health, and technology, including PropTech, software, consumer services, FinTech, hospitality tech, and related B2B/B2C models.
Geography: United States and Canada.
Stage: Seed and Series A.
Company Profile: Founders with differentiated tech and strong execution potential aiming to scale in markets tied to built environments and human experience.
Process
Initial Intake & Screening: Review of vision, team, and early traction.
Partner Diligence: In-depth assessment of product merit, market opportunity, and fit with Tamarisc’s thesis.
Term Negotiation: Valuation, equity percentage, governance rights, and investor protections negotiated with founders and co-investors.
Close: Legal and financial documentation executed, followed by capital deployment.
What an Applicant can Obtain
Strategic Capital: Institutional seed/Series A funding with seasoned VC support.
Network & Mentorship: Engagement with Tamarisc partners and broader ecosystem support.
Follow-On Support: Potential participation in later rounds through co-investors and strategic partners.