We back founders early. We decide fast.
We invest our own money at pre-seed and seed. Checks are $25K to $250K. You get a clear yes or no in 24 to 72 hours.
Where we invest
- AI
- Products that do real work, not just demos.
- Healthcare
- Tools that help patients get care faster and cheaper, and give clinicians more time with patients.
- Future of work
- Software that changes how people hire, learn and get work done.
- Infrastructure
- The tools other builders need: compute, data, security and developer tools.
What we look for
- Founders who know the problem better than anyone.
- Insight. They see something true that most people miss.
- A big market, now or once the product works.
- Proof. Real users use it, pay for it or ask for more.
How we work
We read every deck ourselves. We meet founders within days, not weeks. We use standard terms, like the YC SAFE. We wire money soon after papers are signed.
We invest across the United States, with a focus on California. We are based in San Francisco.
What we are not
We do not manage money for others. We have no outside investors and charge no fees. We invest only our own capital.
Contact
Founders: deals@talshiarcapital.com
Felix D. Davis: felix@talshiarcapital.com
30 Otis St, San Francisco, CA 94103