Valley Capital Partners

Venture Capital Active United States Est. 2015
Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
2
in our dataset
Rounds participated
3
Rounds led
2
Rounds' value
$83.3M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
A Round, Seed, Pre-Seed

About

Valley Capital Partners is a boutique early-stage venture capital firm with offices in Menlo Park, Pittsburgh, and Hong Kong. Operating under a highly concentrated, referral-only investment model, the firm limits its deployment to two or three new investments per year from its fourth core fund. It targets highly technical, mission-driven startups in sectors such as enterprise software, cybersecurity, deep tech, and applied artificial intelligence. The firm writes initial high-conviction checks ranging from $3 million to over $7 million during a company's earliest founding stages, with the capacity to provide up to $30 million or more in subsequent follow-on growth rounds. Utilizing an extensive limited partner network of family offices and institutions, Valley Capital Partners focuses on hands-on operational support and strategic distribution access, managing a historical portfolio that includes notable exits such as Arista Networks and Yubico.

Portfolio · 2

Q&A

What is Valley Capital Partners' investment focus?
Valley Capital Partners is a boutique early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on highly technical, mission-driven startups in sectors such as enterprise software, cybersecurity, deep tech, and applied artificial intelligence.
What stages does Valley Capital Partners typically invest in?
Valley Capital Partners invests in Pre-Seed, Seed, and A Round stages. The firm writes initial checks ranging from $3 million to over $7 million during a company's earliest founding stages.
Can Valley Capital Partners provide follow-on funding?
Yes, Valley Capital Partners has the capacity to provide up to $30 million or more in subsequent follow-on growth rounds.
Which notable companies are in Valley Capital Partners' portfolio?
Valley Capital Partners' portfolio includes Factify, a digital document security and usability solution.
When was Valley Capital Partners founded?
Valley Capital Partners was founded in 2015.
Who are the key partners at Valley Capital Partners?
The key partners at Valley Capital Partners include Steve O'Hara (Founder & Managing Partner), Stephen Wong (Managing Partner), and Mitchell Kokko (General Partner).
What is Valley Capital Partners' investment model?
Valley Capital Partners operates under a highly concentrated, referral-only investment model, limiting its deployment to two or three new investments per year from its fourth core fund.
What was Valley Capital Partners' most recent investment?
Valley Capital Partners led a $63 million Seed round for Factify in January 2026.
Has Valley Capital Partners invested in Factify multiple times?
Yes, Valley Capital Partners led a $10.3 million Pre-Seed round for Factify in April 2025, and a $63 million Seed round in January 2026.
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