About Clocktower Ventures
Clocktower Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2015. It is primarily based out of Santa Monica, United States. As of Sep 2026, Clocktower Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 192 companies, with 12 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from FinTech to Enterprise Applications and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Soteris Overall, Clocktower Ventures portfolio has seen 6 unicorns, 2 IPOs and 34 acquisitions including key companies like Chime, Mercury and Moneylion. A lot of funds co-invest with Clocktower Ventures, with names like FJ Labs sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Clocktower Ventures has team of 9 people including 1 partners.Key Metrics
Clocktower Ventures' List of Top Investments
Clocktower Ventures has a portfolio of 192 companies, including 6 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Caplight and Nexu.Their portfolio spans across United States, United Kingdom, Brazil and 9 more locations. They have invested in FinTech, Enterprise Applications, Consumer and 20 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 4 more. Here is the list of top investments by Clocktower Ventures:
1. Chime
Digital bank for individuals. Its services include debit cards, savings account, money transfers, cash withdrawals, online/offline payments, check deposits, and more. It also offers transaction and balance alerts. The application is available on iOS and Android devices.
Key facts about Chime
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $3.15B
- Employee Count: 2,506 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: equitywestsecurities.com, Access Industries and 58 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Aug 06, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Mercury
Provider of a comprehensive online platform offering a range of financial services. The company provides integrated banking services for businesses, offering a platform to manage financial operations.
Key facts about Mercury
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1M - $10M as on Dec 31, 2021
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $546M
- Employee Count: 1,807 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Harmony Venture Partners, Sapphire Ventures and 81 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, May 08, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Moneylion
Online platform for instant consumer loans and mobile banking. Its product offerings include installment loans, line of credit, pre-paid debit cards, and point-of-sale financing. It also offers loan comparison, savings, investments, and more.
Key facts about Moneylion
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Sandy (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $500M - $1B as on Dec 31, 2024
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $268M
- Employee Count: 474 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Greenspring Associates, DHVC and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jul 23, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Tala
Provider of financial infrastructure and credit decision models. This entity develops risk intelligence and underwriting engines designed to facilitate access to credit. The technology utilizes behavioral data to assess creditworthiness and enable financial transactions through digital interfaces.
Key facts about Tala
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Santa Monica (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $346M
- Employee Count: 906 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Western Technology Investment, Founders Circle Capital and 51 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Mar 20, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Sage
Provider of cloud-based enterprise software solutions for accounting, finance, and people management. It leverages AI and machine learning to support accounting, people, payroll, and financial management needs. Its products integrate features like invoice, inventory management, reporting, and compliance tools.
Key facts about Sage
- Founded Year: 1981
- Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £0 - £1M as on Dec 31, 2020
- Stage: Public
- Employee Count: 11,074 as on Dec 31, 2025
- Investors: Sumitomo, Stonebridge and 48 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 16, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Clocktower Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Clocktower Ventures has invested in 192 companies over the last 11 years, with an average of 14 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 21 investments, while as of Sep 2026, it has made 11 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Soteris and most recent follow-on round was in Helcim.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 10 | 1 | 11 |
2025 | 16 | 5 | 21 |
2024 | 11 | 3 | 14 |
2023 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
2022 | 26 | 9 | 35 |
2021 | 29 | 11 | 40 |
2020 | 16 | 4 | 20 |
2019 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
2018 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
2017 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Clocktower Ventures' Investments by Stage
Clocktower Ventures has made 69 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $6.17M, 44 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $15.4M and 17 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $28.8M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 69 |
Series A | 44 |
Series B | 17 |
Series C | 4 |
Conventional Debt | 2 |
Others | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Clocktower Ventures' Investments by Sector
Clocktower Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the FinTech, Enterprise Applications, InsurTech, Consumer and Vertical SaaS. Notably, it has invested in 182 Tech companies, 128 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 110 Software companies and at least 77 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
FinTech | 102 |
Enterprise Applications | 67 |
InsurTech | 21 |
Consumer | 19 |
Vertical SaaS | 19 |
Others | 100 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Clocktower Ventures' Investments by Geography
Clocktower Ventures has made most investments in United States (84), followed by United Kingdom where it has made 13 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 84 |
United Kingdom | 13 |
Brazil | 11 |
Mexico | 11 |
Colombia | 5 |
Others | 11 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Clocktower Ventures' recent investments
Clocktower Ventures has made 11 investments in 2026 so far. Soteris and Mainstay are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Clocktower Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 22, 2026 | United States | Seed | 6104 | [+6] | |
Sep 17, 2026 | United States | Series B | 5462 | [+5] | |
Sep 03, 2026 | United States | Seed | 3869 | [+5] | |
Aug 21, 2026 | Canada | Series C | 1933 | [+7] | |
Jul 14, 2026 | United States | Series A | 4026 | [+4] |
Unicorns in Clocktower Ventures' Portfolio
Clocktower Ventures has 6 unicorns in its portfolio - Moove, Habi, Jeeves and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Moove. It became a unicorn in 2026, 4 years after Clocktower Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Clocktower Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
68 | Provider of revenue-based vehicle financing to mobility entrepreneurs | 2020 | Lagos | Series C | zckatuk | ||
67 | Provider of buying and selling homes for middle-class customers | 2019 | Bogota | Series C | asqkzsp | ||
73 | Digital company offering payment and corporate financial cards | 2019 | New York City | Series C | yaajcdd | ||
83 | Provider of a comprehensive online platform offering a range of financial services | 2017 | San Francisco | Series D | gzepgyu | ||
73 | Provider of an investment and lending platform for securities | 2015 | Chicago | Series E | e{eylon |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Clocktower Ventures' Portfolio
2 of Clocktower Ventures' portfolio companies have become public. Chime got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Jun 2025 at marketcap of $8.97B and Sage got listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).Here are Clocktower Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 12, 2025 | - | - | 3157 | |
Jun 10, 2013 | - | - | 3416 |
Acquired companies in Clocktower Ventures' Portfolio
34 companies from Clocktower Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Joinarc in Jul 2026 by Axos Financial for $*****.Here are Clocktower Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 09, 2026 | Aug 16, 2022 | Series A | 3410 | |
Jun 10, 2026 | Nov 19, 2024 | Series B | 7081 | |
Mar 31, 2026 | Jun 15, 2021 | Seed | 9513 | |
Dec 08, 2025 | Sep 19, 2023 | Seed | 6128 | |
Jun 24, 2025 | - | - | 9087 |
Team profile of Clocktower Ventures
Clocktower Ventures has a team of 9 members including 1 Partner, 2 Venture Partners and 2 Principals located in United States. Clocktower Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Clocktower Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Santa Monica | - | ||
Venture Partner | United States | - | ||
Venture Partner | Santa Monica | - | ||
Principal | Los Angeles | - | ||
Principal | Los Angeles | - |
Co-investors of Clocktower Ventures
Over the past 11 years, 1126 investors have co-invested in Clocktower Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Clocktower Ventures: Y Combinator, FJ Labs and 263 others have invested in rounds before Clocktower Ventures. There are 16 companies where Y Combinator has invested before Clocktower Ventures and 4 companies where FJ Labs has invested before Clocktower Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Clocktower Ventures: 536 investors entered a company along with Clocktower Ventures. These include investors like FJ Labs (10 companies).
- Invested after Clocktower Ventures: A total of 325 investors have invested in Clocktower Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Endeavor (6 companies), Gaingels (4 companies) and Tiger Global Management (3 companies).
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