About US Capital Partners
US Capital Partners, established in 1998, is a private debt fund primarily based in San Francisco, United States. It specializes in financing Conventional Debt round of companies based in United States. Its portfolio includes 19 firms, spanning the Enterprise Applications, Telecom sectors.
As of Jul 2026, US Capital Partners has witnessed 1 portfolio exit so far. Its most notable investments include companies like CloudSmartz, Maven and MusclePharm.
Its latest investment was a $15M Conventional Debt round in Alternative Mortgage Solutions on Feb 08, 2017.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1998
Location
San Francisco, United States
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Conventional Debt, Seed & 1 more
Locations of Investment
US Capital Partners' List of Top Investments
US Capital Partners has a portfolio of 19 companies. Their most notable investments include CloudSmartz and Maven.Their portfolio spans across United States and India. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Telecom, Enterprise Infrastructure and 7 other sectors, across stages such as Conventional Debt, Seed and 1 more. Here is the list of top investments by US Capital Partners:
1. CloudSmartz
Developer of a digital experience platform for communication service providers. The platform offers automation across systems and applications, providing a customer self-service portal. It simplifies service management and enables new service offerings through network infrastructure. The platform integrates with various systems using standards-based application programming interfaces. It also provides user portals with data for customers, operations, partners, and sales agents.
Key facts about CloudSmartz
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Rochester (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 7 as on Dec 31, 2022
- Investors: Decathlon Capital Partners and US Capital Partners
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jan 19, 2023, $*****
2. Maven
Connects experts with those seeking knowledge, guidance, and insights. It is a global expert network facilitating on-demand access to industry professionals for insights and answers. The platform empowers teams to solve problems and drive innovation through expert consultations, interviews, online surveys, and consulting projects. It offers services like talent management solutions, client discovery programs, virtual roundtables, and research & analysis. It leverages machine learning for expert matching, providing a broad suite of deliverables and a self-service structure. The platform supports various sectors, including consumer goods, healthcare, and venture capital, offering solutions for knowledge management, strategy, and innovation. It aims to make knowledge accessible, enabling smarter decisions faster through its expert marketplace and internal talent marketplace. It offers features like pricing, login, B2B panel, and technology licensing.
Key facts about Maven
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: San Mateo (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $7.77M
- Employee Count: 80 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Accel, SuRo Capital and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 2017, $*****
3. MusclePharm
Manufacturer of science-backed sports nutrition supplements. It develops and produces protein powders, pre-workout formulas, and other supplements designed to enhance athletic performance and recovery. Products undergo third-party testing to ensure quality and the absence of banned substances. The company focuses on providing athletes with the tools to optimize their physical capabilities. A commitment to quality and innovation guides product development.
Key facts about MusclePharm
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Denver (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $50M - $100M as on Dec 31, 2021
- Stage: Acquired
- Employee Count: 72 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Iconic Private Equity Partners and US Capital Partners
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Nov 2017, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Manufacturer of automated print finishing systems and image processing software. It provides modular systems for automated production of photobooks, wall decorations, and other premium print-on-demand products. These systems encompass layflat binding, cutting and sorting, and canvas framing solutions. Additionally, it offers customized workflow software for designing and producing on-demand photo and print products, including image enhancement software. The company's solutions are designed to streamline production cycles and improve the quality of print processing for books, photo books, calendars, and posters.
Key facts about Imaging Solutions
- Founded Year: 2003
- Location: Zurich (Switzerland)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 78 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: US Capital Partners
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Mar 19, 2013, $*****
Key facts about Braj Bhoomi Group
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Mathura (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: US Capital Partners
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Feb 04, 2015, $*****
US Capital Partners' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
US Capital Partners has invested in 20 companies over the last 15 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Alternative Mortgage Solutions and most recent follow-on round was in toraventures.US Capital Partners' Investments by Stage
US Capital Partners has made 14 investments in Conventional Debt stage with an average round size of $4.02M, 1 investment in Seed stage and 1 investment in Series A stage with an average round size of $6M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Conventional Debt | 14 |
Seed | 1 |
Series A | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
US Capital Partners' Investments by Sector
US Capital Partners has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Healthcare, Auto, Business Services and Consumer. Notably, it has invested in 6 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 1 Consumer (B2C) company, 1 Marketplace company and at least 1 company focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 2 |
Healthcare | 2 |
Auto | 1 |
Business Services | 1 |
Consumer | 1 |
Others | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
US Capital Partners' Investments by Geography
US Capital Partners has made most investments in United States (9), followed by India where it has made 2 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 9 |
India | 2 |
Canada | 1 |
China | 1 |
Switzerland | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
US Capital Partners' recent investments
US Capital Partners has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by US Capital Partners:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 08, 2017 | Canada | Conventional Debt | 2285 | - | |
Jan 2017 | United States | Series A | 4228 | - | |
Mar 2016 | United States | Conventional Debt | 3655 | - | |
Aug 05, 2015 | - | Conventional Debt | 4018 | - | |
Mar 18, 2015 | United States | Conventional Debt | 7109 | - |
Acquired companies in US Capital Partners' Portfolio
1 company from US Capital Partners' portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was MusclePharm in Oct 2023 by FitLife Brands for $*****.Here are US Capital Partners' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 10, 2023 | - | - | 2362 |
Team profile of US Capital Partners
US Capital Partners has a team of 7 members including 4 Partners and 2 Principals located in United States.Here is a list of all team members in US Capital Partners:
Name | Designation | Location | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Santa Barbara | ||
Partner | San Francisco | ||
Partner | Portland | ||
Partner | San Francisco | ||
Principal | San Francisco | - | |
Principal | San Francisco | - |
Co-investors of US Capital Partners
Over the past 15 years, 6 investors have co-invested in US Capital Partners's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before US Capital Partners: SuRo Capital, Patrick McKenna and 3 others have invested in rounds before US Capital Partners. There is 1 company where SuRo Capital has invested before US Capital Partners and 1 company where Patrick McKenna has invested before US Capital Partners.
- Invested after US Capital Partners: Decathlon Capital Partners (1 company) is the only investor which has invested in US Capital Partners's portfolio after their investments.
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