Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check size$25K to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Elevate Capital
3 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Kumar SripadamGeneral PartnerHe co-founded Redback Networks and serves as a general partner at Elevate Capital.
Nitin RaiFounder and Managing PartnerHe founded First Insight Corporation in 1994 before launching Elevate Capital in 2016.
Ben NahirPartnerHe is a neuroscientist-turned-investor with a data-driven approach, also involved in Oregon's startup community.
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Writes $25K to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 1% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
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The Inclusive Portland Venture Capital Firm | Elevate CapitalElevate Capital is a Portland venture capital firm that supports underserved entrpreneurs by providing seed capital funding and close mentorship.elevate.vc
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What stage does Elevate Capital invest in?
Elevate Capital reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a.
How much does Elevate Capital invest?
Elevate Capital reports checks of $25K to $3M.
Does Elevate Capital lead rounds?
Yes. Elevate Capital says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Elevate Capital?
Kumar Sripadam (General Partner), Nitin Rai (Founder and Managing Partner), Ben Nahir (Partner).
Is Elevate Capital active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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