Mucker Capital
Venture capital firm and startup accelerator with offices in Los Angeles, Austin and Toronto. Runs the MuckerLab accelerator and invests in software and services companies outside Silicon Valley.
Mucker Capital at a glance
| Established | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Address | United States |
| Programmes | 2 standing programmes |
| Stages supported | Idea, Early revenue |
| Official website | mucker.com |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Mucker Capital, separate from the funding calls above.
Two routes: the MuckerLab accelerator, and Mucker Capital's direct investing outside it.
MuckerLab Accelerator
AcceleratorOpen-application accelerator from Mucker Capital that takes equity in the companies it selects.
Best for: Founding teams who can build a product and take it to market, at idea or revenue stage.
- Idea, Early revenue
- No fixed length. About 12 months on average, from 3 to 24 months depending on the company.
- Takes equity
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MuckerLab is the accelerator run by Mucker Capital. It works with early-stage companies and helps founders validate and iterate on the core hypotheses of their business. The page says it is not a typical accelerator, with no three-month bootcamp and no demo day.
What you get
- An investment from the firm, in exchange for equity.
- Work with the firm on the operating milestones needed for the next round of financing, for as long as that takes.
- Help validating and iterating on the original hypotheses of your business.
Who can apply
- Founders from any location. There is no requirement to relocate.
- Companies at idea stage, or already generating revenue.
How selection works: Applications are reviewed quarterly. The firm prefers fully formed teams of builders. The site gives two cohort sizes, no more than 20 to 25 companies a year and only a few dozen a year, and does not settle which is current.
How to apply: Use the open-application form on the firm's website. It asks whether you want to apply to MuckerLab and for a link to your pitch deck.
Mucker Capital's own investing in pre-seed to Series A software and services companies outside Silicon Valley, separate from the accelerator.
Best for: Internet software and services companies outside Silicon Valley, at pre-seed to Series A.
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Mucker Capital also invests directly, outside the accelerator. It invests in pre-seed, seed and Series A companies building defensible and scalable Internet software and services businesses outside Silicon Valley. The firm says about half of its portfolio comes from outside MuckerLab.
Who can apply
- Companies building defensible and scalable Internet software and services businesses outside Silicon Valley.
- The firm says it does not care where founders live, where they went to school or who they know.
How to apply: Submit through the firm's website. The firm says it reviews all submissions and pitches on a regular basis.
How to apply to Mucker Capital
Choosing the right route
- MuckerLab is the accelerator. It suits founders at idea stage, or with revenue, who want help reaching their next round of financing.
- Mucker Capital's direct investing suits pre-seed, seed and Series A companies that build software or services businesses outside Silicon Valley.
How applications work
- Accelerator applications go through the form on the firm's website and are reviewed quarterly.
- The accelerator form asks for a link to your pitch deck.
How selection works
- The firm prefers fully formed teams of builders who can build a product and take it to market.
- For direct investing, the firm encourages thoughtful and complete applications.
About Mucker Capital
Mucker Capital is a venture capital firm and startup accelerator that says it started in 2011. It runs an accelerator called MuckerLab and also invests directly in companies outside the programme. Its offices are in Los Angeles, Austin and Toronto.
How the programmes work
MuckerLab takes equity in the companies it selects and says it invests at the earliest stage of a company's life, as the first institutional capital. Almost all of its companies have since raised outside capital, the site says, though it gives no count. The programme has no set start date and no fixed length. The average company works with the firm for about 12 months. The length can run from 3 months to 24 months, depending on the company's needs and progress. The site says MuckerLab is not a typical accelerator, with no three-month bootcamp and no demo day.
The site gives two different stages for the programme. The main accelerator page calls it pre-seed. Its Los Angeles and Toronto pages describe investing at seed and Series A.
It also gives two cohort sizes. The accelerator page says the firm works with no more than 20 to 25 companies a year. The same page also says it invests in only a few dozen companies a year.
Who can apply
MuckerLab accepts applications from all over the world and says there is no requirement to relocate. It takes companies at different stages. Some have only a new idea, and others already generate revenue and want to accelerate their growth. The firm prefers fully formed teams of builders, with the skills to build a product and take it to market.
Direct investing is a separate route. Mucker Capital invests in pre-seed, seed and Series A companies that build defensible and scalable Internet software and services businesses outside Silicon Valley. It says it does not care where founders live, where they went to school or who they know.
How to apply
The accelerator takes open applications through a form on the firm's website. The form asks whether the founder wants to apply to MuckerLab and asks for a link to a pitch deck. Accelerator applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis.
Direct investing submissions also go through the website. The firm says it reviews them on a regular basis and encourages thoughtful, complete applications.
Scale and network
About half of the firm's portfolio comes from outside MuckerLab, the site says. The site does not publish a total for its investments or exits.
The Mucker Operating Experts Program is a network the site describes. It includes more than 100 entrepreneurs, executives and investors from Southern California, Silicon Valley and beyond.
Locations
The site lists offices in Los Angeles, Austin and Toronto. Its pages describe both Los Angeles and Toronto as headquarters, so this page does not name one.
Frequently asked questions about Mucker Capital
What does Mucker Capital do?
Mucker Capital is a venture capital firm and startup accelerator that says it started in 2011. It runs an accelerator called MuckerLab and also invests directly in companies outside the programme. Its offices are in Los Angeles, Austin and Toronto.
Where is Mucker Capital located?
Mucker Capital is based in United States.
What programs does Mucker Capital run?
Mucker Capital runs MuckerLab Accelerator and Mucker Capital direct investing.
Which Mucker Capital programme should I apply to?
It depends on how far along your startup is. Idea stage: MuckerLab Accelerator. Early revenue stage: MuckerLab Accelerator. Check the programme's own eligibility before applying — several programmes are sector-specific.
How do I apply to Mucker Capital?
- MuckerLab is the accelerator. It suits founders at idea stage, or with revenue, who want help reaching their next round of financing. - Mucker Capital's direct investing suits pre-seed, seed and Series A companies that build software or services businesses outside Silicon Valley. - Accelerator applications go through the form on the firm's website and are reviewed quarterly.
When was Mucker Capital founded?
Mucker Capital was founded in 2011. It is a venture capital investor.
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