August Capital
VC Fund
Menlo Park, United States
August Capital is an early stage venture capital fund focused on investing in companies differentiated by technical innovation and entrepreneurial excellence. Today, August Capital's six active investment professionals -- David Hornik, Eric Carlborg, Howard Hartenbaum, Tripp Jones, Villi Iltchev, and Lisa Marrone -- have more than a century of combined venture and operational experience. Together they manage $2.5 billion and have invested in hundreds of companies across the technology spectrum. From its inception, August Capital has funded an extraordinary group of entrepreneurs who have built significant, long-term value across the full range of information technologies. The companies that August Capital's partners have backed represent an aggregate market capitalization of well over $250 billion, generate in excess of $75 billion in annual revenue and employ a quarter of a million people around the world. This success is a testament to the entrepreneurs themselves, as well as the fundamental technologies they have created. They are proud to have supported these entrepreneurs and their companies as they have grown and prospered.
- Total investments:
- 221
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 35%
- Fund size:
- $125M
- Last fund:
Last updated:
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Industries August Capital invests in
Stages August Capital invests in
Countries August Capital invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Round size
- Series A
- $2.6M–$16M
- Series B
- $7.5M–$40M
- Series C
- $12M–$50M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Software 37 (17%)
- Internet 22 (10%)
- SaaS 17 (8%)
- Enterprise Software 16 (7%)
- E-Commerce 15 (7%)
Stage
- Series A 47 (21%)
- Series B 42 (19%)
- Series C 32 (14%)
- Series D 23 (10%)
- Funding Round 16 (7%)
Country
- United States 110 (50%)
- Canada 3 (1%)
- Japan 1 (0%)
- Denmark 1 (0%)
- Thailand 1 (0%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Eric Carlborg
General Partner, Investment Professional
|
General Partner, Investment Professional | Total investments: 21 | Find email | |
David Hornik
General Partner
|
General Partner | Total investments: 42 | Find email | |
David Marquardt
Co-Founder, General Partner
|
Co-Founder, General Partner | Total investments: 8 | Find email | |
Howard Hartenbaum
General Partner
|
General Partner | Total investments: 23 | Find email | |
John Johnston
Founding Partner
|
Founding Partner | Total investments: 19 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| PatientIQ is a platform for healthcare providers, industry partners, researchers, and others to collaborate and improve patient outcomes. The company offers a cloud-based platform couples industry-leading patient engagement technology with research quality advanced analytics. It was founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois. | $30M / Series C / Sep 03, 2026 | ||
| UpGuard is a cybersecurity platform that helps organizations monitor, assess, and manage cybersecurity risk across internal systems and third-party vendors. Its platform evaluates digital assets to identify security gaps, misconfigurations, and exposure points that may impact data protection and operational integrity. The company offers tools forvendor risk management, enabling teams to review and track the security posture of external partners. Its solutions also include attack surface monitoring, which maps internet-facing assets to detect vulnerabilities and unauthorized changes. UpGuard supports security teams with reporting and workflow features that assist in risk assessment, remediation tracking, and compliance alignment. | $75M / Series C / Feb 26, 2026 | ||
| MaintainX is a software company that provides maintenance and asset management tools for industrial and frontline operations. Its platform helps organizations manage work orders, preventive maintenance, inspections, reporting, asset tracking, and parts inventory through a centralized digital system. The company integrates AI-powered features thatassist teams with troubleshooting, data collection, operational analysis, and predictive maintenance workflows. MaintainX is used across industries such as manufacturing, facilities management, food and beverage, retail, and distribution to improve equipment uptime and streamline maintenance processes. The platform also supports compliance and safety procedures by digitizing workflows and standardizing maintenance operations across multiple sites. | $150M / Series D / Jul 09, 2025 | ||
| MaintainX is a software company that provides maintenance and asset management tools for industrial and frontline operations. Its platform helps organizations manage work orders, preventive maintenance, inspections, reporting, asset tracking, and parts inventory through a centralized digital system. The company integrates AI-powered features thatassist teams with troubleshooting, data collection, operational analysis, and predictive maintenance workflows. MaintainX is used across industries such as manufacturing, facilities management, food and beverage, retail, and distribution to improve equipment uptime and streamline maintenance processes. The platform also supports compliance and safety procedures by digitizing workflows and standardizing maintenance operations across multiple sites. | $50M / Series C / Dec 06, 2023 | ||
| Our telemedicine platform aims to transform the way healthcare is accessed, offering patients the flexibility to connect with trusted healthcare providers anytime, anywhere. Through our intuitive interface and advanced video conferencing capabilities, we enable seamless communication and personalized care delivery. | $27M / Series A / Jun 08, 2023 | ||
| PayNearMe is a provider of web and mobile-based cash payments platform designed to facilitate online purchases and bill payments. The company's platform helps users to pay with cash for a range of goods and services from companies in e-commerce, property management, consumer finance, and transportation, enabling businesses, governmentagencies, and retail stores to digitize their cash collection process, reduce the headache of traditional cash and money order acceptance.PayNearMe's technology provides a simple way for lenders to collect payments through an intuitive, consistent experience for their customers. In addition, payment reminders and mobile wallet integration drive more on-time payments.PayNearMe was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA. | $45M / Series D / Jun 01, 2023 | ||
| Dock Health is a HIPAA compliant task management and collaboration platform designed for healthcare. The company is focused on solving some of the most pressing issues in healthcare by making communication and collaboration easier through thoughtful design and simplicity. Dock is on a mission to solve the workflow challenges and inefficiencies forclinicians and their teams. Dock Health hopes to improve patient care by giving medical teams a reliable and secure system to ensure the work gets done.Founded in 2016, Dock Health is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | $5M / Seed / May 24, 2023 | ||
| At UBoxCargo, we believe that borders should not be barriers but opportunities, and we strive to connect businesses and individuals across the globe through seamless cargo solutions.Our Mission: Our mission at UBoxCargo is to revolutionize the import and export industry by providing efficient, reliable, and cost-effective shipping and logisticsservices. We aim to empower businesses and individuals to expand their markets, broaden their horizons, and create new possibilities through hassle-free global trade. | Pre-Seed / Jan 03, 2023 | ||
| Welcome to Nexus.Cloud, your dedicated partner in revolutionizing healthcare data management. We specialize in providing secure cloud solutions tailored for hospitals, insurance companies, and patients, ensuring seamless storage, protection, and accessibility of medical records. With our comprehensive services, we aim to streamline healthcareoperations and enhance patient experiences. Why Choose Nexus.Cloud?Medical Data Security: At Nexus.Cloud, we understand the sensitivity of medical records. Our state-of-the-art security measures safeguard patient data, adhering to strict industry regulations and compliance standards.Efficient Cloud Storage: Bid farewell to cumbersome paper-based systems. Our cloud solutions enable hospitals and insurance companies to digitize and efficiently store vast volumes of medical data, eliminating the need for physical storage and reducing administrative burden.Patient-Centric Approach: Patients' well-being is at the heart of our services. With our user-friendly platforms, patients gain secure access to their medical records, empowering them to take charge of their health and make informed decisions.Automated Appointment Reminders: We value patients' time and strive to enhance their healthcare journey. Through automated appointment reminders, we ensure patients never miss critical medical consultations, leading to improved care outcomes.Scalable and Flexible Solutions: Whether you are a small clinic or a large hospital network, our cloud services are designed to scale with your needs. Enjoy the flexibility to customize solutions that align with your organization's unique requirements. | $3.5M / Seed / Dec 20, 2022 | ||
| Quadrata is a Passport Network that brings the identity and compliance layer to DeFi across existing public blockchains. The company was founded in 2021 by Lisa Fridman and Fabrice Cheng and is headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California. | $7.5M / Seed / Jul 12, 2022 | ||
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FAQ
What does August Capital invest in?
August Capital invests primarily in Software, Internet and SaaS startups, most often at Series A and Series B stage. Most of the 221 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What round sizes does August Capital invest in?
August Capital typically joins rounds of $2.6M–$16M at Series A, $7.5M–$40M at Series B and $12M–$50M at Series C. These are whole funding-round sizes, not August Capital's own check, which is rarely disclosed: the 10th–90th percentile of the confirmed public funding rounds August Capital took part in.
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Who are the partners at August Capital?
The team at August Capital includes Eric Carlborg (General Partner, Investment Professional), David Hornik (General Partner) and David Marquardt (Co-Founder, General Partner). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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