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Bonsal Capital

Bonsal Capital

Baltimore, Marylandbonsalcapital.com

Overview

Bonsal Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 that invests in mission-driven startups, with a particular focus on education and workforce technology. The firm supports underrepresented founders and emerging venture managers. For its first two decades, it operated as a private family investment vehicle. In addition to direct investments in over 30 companies, Bonsal Capital also invests in other emerging funds. The firm's principals leverage their experience as educators and venture capitalists to partner with and mentor portfolio companies, primarily in the Baltimore and Washington D.C. region.

Portfolio Companies

3

Investments

Bonsal Capital investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Brains & Motion EducationJun 2022Series ACo-investor
Pathful Inc.Mar 2020Series ACo-investor
UpswingMar 2021Series ACo-investor

Key People

Frank Bonsal

Managing Partner

Sector & Stage Mix

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Bonsal Capital based?

Bonsal Capital is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

When was Bonsal Capital founded?

Founding year information for Bonsal Capital is not publicly available.

How many portfolio companies does Bonsal Capital have?

Bonsal Capital has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Bonsal Capital's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Brains & Motion Education, Pathful Inc., Upswing.

What was Bonsal Capital's most recent investment shown here?

Bonsal Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Brains & Motion Education in 2022.

What sectors does Bonsal Capital focus on?

Bonsal Capital focuses on Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software.

What company stages does Bonsal Capital focus on?

Bonsal Capital typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBaltimore, Maryland
Year FoundedN/A

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