Paperclip Ventures
Venture capitalSeed–Series A
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Investment thesis
Paperclip Ventures backs SaaS companies with roughly $1M to $5M in projected ARR led by a strong product leader who continues to drive product strategy. The team of SaaS operators, technologists, and financial and sales executives conducts extensive due diligence on finances, cap table, product, market, and leadership. After funding, they help companies define their 'WHY,' brand, operating standards, and capitalization strategies, and establish EBITDA strategy, KPI reporting, and operational efficiencies. They target emerging and growing verticals to capture value early and provide access to additional working capital, drawing on decades of startup, private equity, venture, and angel experience.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Paperclip Ventures invest at?
- Paperclip Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Paperclip Ventures's typical check size?
- Paperclip Ventures typically writes checks of $1M – $5M.
- What sectors does Paperclip Ventures focus on?
- Paperclip Ventures focuses on SaaS.
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