Investor profile
Exceptional Capital
Micro-fund
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Exceptional Capital invests in the next generation of foundational B2B Enterprise Software in the US and globally at Pre-Seed and Seed. The firm backs founders with ultra-high ambition who are architecting solutions to the most demanding enterprise problems, believing that the best founders see something specific about the world that no one else sees — and investing in that irreplicable vision. The firm's thematic and collaborative strategy takes advantage of a deep network across diverse communities, pairing capital with hands-on operational support. Exceptional Capital aims to provide founders with confidence, capital, and credibility, prioritizing being of service because, as the team puts it, "founders deserve more than just a check." Sectors of focus include enterprise software, cybersecurity, AI/ML, fintech, and developer tools, with a stated goal of finding "the next Okta, Snowflake, Datadog."
Notable quotes
“I want to be hyperfocused on B2B software and ignore the bells and whistles. My strength is B2B software. I want to find the next Okta, Snowflake, Datadog.”
“Don't let your humility compromise your competency.”
“I've been really lucky to be in this position because of the team. This isn't just me.”
Team
Marell Evans
Founder and General Partner
Andrew Van Nest
Managing Partner
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumu | Series A | — | — |
| Coactive | Series A | — | — |
| Gradient Labs | Series A | $13m | 2025-07-01 |
| Monterey AI | Seed | — | — |
| Payload | Seed | — | — |
| Foundation Health | Seed | — | — |
| AccessGrid | Seed | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Embedder | Seed | — | 2025-01-01 |
| LastMile AI | Seed | — | — |
| Cloudeagle | Seed | — | — |
Frequent co-investors
| VC firm | Deals together |
|---|---|
| Redpoint Ventures | 2 |
| LocalGlobe | 1 |
| Puzzle Ventures | 1 |
| Liquid 2 Ventures | 1 |
| Octopus Ventures | 1 |
| CommerzVentures | 1 |
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