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Torch Capital

Torch Capital, based in New York, backs consumer startups at Pre-Seed and Seed, leading rounds with checks from $500k to $3 million, as seen with Ro and Sweetgreen.

Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$500K to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusConsumer
Latest fundn/a
Investing team7 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Torch Capital

7 people on the investing team, 4 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

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Writes $500K to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target7-10%, 10-12%

Notable investments

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What stage does Torch Capital invest in?

Torch Capital reports entry at pre-seed, seed.

How much does Torch Capital invest?

Torch Capital reports checks of $500K to $3M.

Does Torch Capital lead rounds?

Yes. Torch Capital says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Torch Capital?

Jonathan Keidan (Founder & Managing Partner), Chris Harper (Partner), Sam Jones (Partner), Katie Peykar (Partner).

Is Torch Capital active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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