Company: Soma Capital
Description: Soma Capital is a venture capital fund designed by founders with a unique understanding of the challenges faced by other entrepreneurs. With a particular focus on software investments, Soma Capital has made seed investments in an impressive roster of twenty unicorns, which collectively hold a valuation of approximately $100 billion. Among these notable investments are early checks in companies such as Deel, Rippling, Ramp, Cruise, Rappi, Ironclad, Human Interest, Razorpay, and Lambda School, showcasing the firm’s expertise in identifying and nurturing high-potential startups.
The leadership team at Soma Capital is composed of seasoned professionals who have built billion-dollar software companies, bringing significant experience and insight to their investment strategy. One distinguished figure within the firm is Vivek Ranadive, the founder of Tibco, a multi-billion dollar enterprise software company known for its exceptional offerings in big data analytics and event processing. Tibco has achieved a remarkable $4.3 billion exit to Vista Equity Partners and generates over $1 billion in annual revenue, serving a substantial share of Fortune 500 companies. This extensive network provides Soma Capital with valuable, C-suite relationships among many of the world's leading brands.
In addition to their investment prowess, Vivek Ranadive has been actively involved in the early-stage mentoring and investment of iconic tech giants, including Google, Yahoo, Salesforce, eBay, and Apple. Such experiences have honed the firm's ability to scout and support groundbreaking ventures.
Furthermore, Soma Capital's partners have a significant presence in the sports and real estate sectors, including ownership of the Sacramento Kings NBA team. They are also engaged in the development of over 200 acres of land in downtown Sacramento, which features plans for various new ventures, including hotels, condominiums, restaurants, and shopping malls. Through these diverse investments and initiatives, Soma Capital continues to enhance its mission of supporting and empowering the next generation of visionary founders in the software industry and beyond.
Industry: Venture Capital and Private Equity
Founded: 2015
Location: San Francisco, CA
Address: 301 mission street, 603, San Francisco, CA 94105, US
Size: 11-50 employees