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Extol Capital functions as a growth equity firm, specializing in venture and growth-stage investments across technology, media, and entertainment sectors. It supports companies with significant potential, particularly those operating at the intersection of US and Chinese markets, offering capital and strategic advisory. This approach leverages a deep understanding of cross-border economic dynamics.
The firm was established in 2016, with Charles Kim playing a pivotal role in its founding. Kim's central insight revolved around opportunities arising from China's expanding technology landscape. He envisioned cultivating high-growth enterprises capable of succeeding in these crucial regions, a vision that underpins its strategic focus.
Extol Capital primarily partners with consumer-focused technology and media companies, advising them through their growth trajectories. It aims to support ambitious founders in building substantial ventures, guiding them toward becoming significant players within their industries. Its overarching vision is to be a critical catalyst for next-generation companies bridging global markets.
Extol Capital has 5 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $6.0M Series A in CodeCombat in August 2019.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2019 | CodeCombat | $6.0M Series A | Veronica WU | BlueYard Capital, Cantos Ventures, Creative Ventures, First Bight Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Oceanone Capital |
| Sep 1, 2018 | Veem | $25.0M Series B | Goldman Sachs | Album VC, Balderton Capital, Carao Ventures, Decibel Partners, Expa, Ftac Ventures, Karim Faris, GV, Incite Ventures, Kickstart Fund, Madrona Venture Group, Mango Capital, MUFG Innovation Partners, Pantera Capital, Point72 Ventures, PS Investments, Truist Ventures, Anne Wojcicki, Kleiner Perkins, Silicon Valley Bank, Trend Forward Capital |
| Apr 1, 2018 | Dosh | $45.0M Series A | — | Goodwater Capital, RED Swan Ventures, RRE Ventures, Tusk Venture Partners, Steve Schlafman, Chetrit Ventures, Next Coast Ventures, PayPal Ventures |
| Dec 10, 2017 | Dosh | $4.9M Other Equity | Goodwater Capital | Next Coast Ventures |
| Oct 18, 2017 | Perfect | $25.0M Series A | WEI Zhou | Cyberlink, Yuanta Asia Investment |