Who we serve

Early stage startups are not for the faint of heart but we understand what it takes. We partner with companies who have a minimum viable product and are valued at $10M or less. At big firms, early-stage companies can get lost in the mix. We’re looking to fill this gap by partnering with founders early on and sticking with them from pre-seed and beyond. We provide operational guidance and meet with founders regularly to help them through each stage of growth.

Every VC tells you that they’re different. Here’s how we actually are.

At Symphonic Capital, we understand that true success takes time, effort, and investment. We recognize that building lasting institutions requires patience, dedication, and care. That's why we focus on companies that are creating systems with the potential to make a positive impact on the communities we love. Our focus is on companies solving problems of the 99%, with a particular focus on financial technology and digital health solutions that serve marginalized populations.

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Be real with us, because we’ll be real with you.

Being a builder is all about learning – not pretending you have all the answers. The best founders are honest about where they need to grow. We are VCs who don’t want you to put on a show. By being candid –even vulnerable – with each other, we can support you in the intense personal growth journey of entrepreneurship. 

Building a great product means building a great company.

Too many VCs don’t know or care about the nuts and bolts of early-stage building. And too many founders end up getting bogged down in problems that have already been solved, and that true experts could help with. That’s where we come in—we're a team of founders and company builders ourselves.

A partnership with Symphonic means access to the most experienced early stage investors, chief operating officers, chief people officers, and engineers in the game.

Driven by customer’s problems, not ego.

At Symphonic, we move differently. For starters, we’re not greedy and we don’t follow the herd. We want to return to a world where big checks and massive valuations are not the only things that define the success of a VC fund. That’s why we’re focused on the wins that actually deliver meaningful impact for underserved communities and our LPs.

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What our founders
have to say

“At Symphonic, Sydney intentionally thinks about what is working in venture capital and what needs to change. She’s not focused on finding the two unicorns that will return a fund. Instead, she’s looking for broader, more sustainable success across an entire portfolio of companies. That’s because she believes this will drive the most impact and outsized returns in the long run.”
Thaddeus Fair
Managing Director
“What drew me to Symphonic was their background and experience. The fact that Shruti was a founder before felt unique. Many fund managers have worked at large banks or companies, but it’s different when you’ve worked at a startup and built a company yourself. They understand what it takes to build and scale and that’s part of what makes them great partners.”
William Cherniak
CEO & Founder
“Having worked with hundreds of investors over the course of my career, I can say without reservation that Sydney consistently rises above the rest.”
Sari Azout
Founder and CEO
"Sydney is a steady hand and calm voice through the storm. In the earliest stages of company building, it's easy to get overwhelmed, frustrated, and at times discouraged. Sydney brings a level of clarity needed to make it out to the other side. I couldn't be more grateful to have her on team Aidaly."
Maggie Norris
Founder and CEO
“The support and services offered by Symphonic are powerful. I have worked with Sydney for years, and she deeply understands what it takes to build a successful venture-backed startup.”
Kelly Ifill
Founder and CEO
“Sydney was my first call when I started fundraising. As an ex-VC myself, I have a network of every VC in Silicon Valley, but she was the one I wanted. I want a real relationship with my investors, and Sydney is someone who jumps into the trenches with entrepreneurs.”
Kara Egan
Founder and CEO

What founders have to say

Our team is made up of operators, founders and investors. We have a proven track record for driving returns. At the same time, we’re empathetic to our founders as they navigate their startup journey because we’ve been in their shoes. We built our team this way intentionally in order to bring diverse perspectives to the industry and our portfolio. Check out what these founders who have worked with the founder and GP, Sydney Thomas and our Partner, Shruti Shah, have to say about Symphonic’s leadership. 

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