Home
Conferences
Webinars Why us News Job openings Our fund Become a sponsor
Become a sponsor

Sector-Specific VCs

Sector-Specific VCs are venture capital firms focused on investing in startups in a particular industry vertical or sector. They develop deep expertise in areas like healthcare, fintech, consumer, or enterprise software. Sector-specific knowledge allows them to better evaluate startups and support their portfolio companies. Prominent sector-specific firms include General Catalyst for consumer, First Round Capital for SaaS, and Khosla Ventures for sustainability. Founders benefit from industry-specialized VCs that understand their target market. The top sector-specific firms also have valuable relationships with key companies and influencers in their focal sectors. On the flip side, sector-specific VCs are more exposed to downturns in their particular industries. The most successful develop expertise across multiple synergistic verticals to mitigate risk while leveraging knowledge advantages.

Blog

Other news you might be also interested in

Deep Diving into PE Secondaries Market Trends: Arcano’s Strategy for Thriving in a Growing Market

The private equity secondary market has been experiencing unprecedented growth, offering investors a unique avenue to optimize liquidity, rebalance portfolios, and gain exposure to high-quality assets. At 0100 Europe in Amsterdam (April 2-4), Ricardo Miró-Quesada, Partner and Head of Private Equity at Arcano Capital, will be sharing key insights into the evolution of the secondary market, investment strategies, and sectoral opportunities in Europe and beyond at the panel “Watershed Moment for PE Secondaries in 2025”, together with Daniel Rygg from Turnstone Private Equity; Joaquín Alexandre Ruiz from EIF; Roman Hürlimann, Kline Hill Partners; Charles Aponso, Quilvest Capital Partners, and moderated by Gereon Tewes from The New Amsterdam Group.

Insights from 0100 DACH: Private Equity Trends in the DACH Region – Allocations, Fundraising, and the ESG Shift

The private equity market in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH region) is experiencing a period of transformation. As fundraising remains challenging and investor priorities shift, LPs are reassessing their allocations, weighing risk and return, and placing greater emphasis on ESG-driven investment strategies.

Inside the World of Co-Investing: SwanCap’s Approach to Maximizing Returns and Managing Risk

In this conversation, Volker discusses SwanCap’s key investment criteria, the evolving co-investment landscape, and how ESG plays a growing role in decision-making. He also explores why co-investments provide LPs with financial upside and a deep understanding of GP strategies and value creation mechanisms—an invaluable advantage when making future commitments.