Formation Group
Venture capitalLos Altos · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 7 people tracked
Also known as Formation Group (Cayman) · FORMATION8 PARTNERS, LLC
Fund manager profile
Formation Group is a venture fund manager based in Los Altos. SEC filings show 2 venture funds on record, most recently Formation Group (Cayman) Fund I, L.P. ($121.3M offering) filed February 2017.
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D filings. Firm website data not yet available.
Team · 7 people
from public directoriesFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Formation Group invest at?
- Formation Group invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Formation Group focus on?
- Formation Group focuses on Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Marketing Tech, Media & Entertainment, SaaS, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is Formation Group located?
- Formation Group is headquartered in Los Altos, US.
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