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"This is my 5th company, and I’ve raised from some of the biggest names in venture. Focal is the firm you want backing you at the very start. If I ever start a 6th, they’ll be my first call."
Barrett Lyon
Founder & CEO
"Focal has been an incredible sounding board outshining any large multistage firms I’ve worked with. They provide invaluable feedback, especially on go-to-market efforts."
Spandana Nakka,
Founder & CEO
"A true operational partner, big on fundraising, hiring, and intros i.e. to 150+ investors, which reshaped our round. Focal is the partner you want in your corner."
Michael Assraf, Founder & CEO
"Focal gets the challenges of going from 0 to 1 and their passion is unmatched. It was a no-brainer to have them lead our pre-seed for a second time (after our first exit together)."
Conno Christou,
Co-Founder & CEO
“Focal articulates what matters and surfaces strategic opportunities without overcomplicating things. Offering an honest view of reality while trusting founders to lead.”
Nilo & Jennifer Rahmani, co-founders
"From the start, focal dug their heels in every week on our messaging, product strategy, mapping out the pathway to seed, etc. They truly understand pre-seed, are great humans, and have our back."
Michael True,
Co-Founder & CEO
Barrett Lyon,
Founder & CEO
Spandana Nakka,
Founder & CEO
Michael Assraf, Founder & CEO
Conno Christou, Co-Founder & CEO
Nilo & Jennifer Rahmani, co-founders
Michael True, Co-Founder & CEO
They came in as a fund but hit the ground running like operators. From day one, working with Pascal & Daniel has been a great mix of friend and friction (the right kind of friction that propels you forward) and they have continued to support us that way ever since.
Cat Noone
Co-Founder & CEO
focal has been an incredible sounding board for Pump, outshining any large multistage firms I've worked with before. They always reply within minutes and provide invaluable feedback, especially on our marketing and go-to-market efforts.
A short quote couldn't possibly summarize the value Pascal & Daniel bring to MoneyMade. Strategic wizards, business experts, networking machines and empathetic humans. If you're lucky enough to get them on your cap table - raise a glass.
Richard McBeath
Co-Founder & CEO
MoneyMade
It was critical for us to have a fund involved that truly gets pre-seed. focal understands the challenges of going from 0 to 1 and their passion for supporting startups is unmatched. It was a no-brainer to have them lead our pre-seed for a second time (after our first successful exit together).
Conno Christou
Co-Founder & CEO
Keragon
Daniel & Pascal listen with purpose - you’ll want an advocate who can relay your vision succinctly across stages and prospects.
Grace Chang
Co-Founder & CEO
Kintsugi
We couldn't be happier with our decision to partner with focal. As a first time founder, it's been invaluable to have them as a sounding board for what's coming around the corners as we've gone from concept to customers.
Vernon Gair
Founder & CEO
Flare
From the start, focal dug their heels in every week on our messaging, product strategy, mapping out the pathway to seed, etc. Both Pascal & Daniel truly understand pre-seed, are great humans, and always have our back.
Michael True
Co-Founder & CEO
Prescient Ai
Daniel & Pascal truly understand the nuanced challenges early stage founders face. They keep showing up with both experience and compassion, including when we went through a major pivot. A+ investors.
Paul Li
Co-Founder & CEO
Personabo
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