Xplorer Capital

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Overview

Xplorer Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2011, headquartered in Menlo Park, California, that invests in early-stage companies with disruptive technologies in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Automation, IoT, Robotics, Drones, Machine Learning, Big Data, and Enterprise SaaS.¹² The firm supports portfolio companies through its team of operators, entrepreneurs, and technologists, leveraging their experience and networks.¹ It has raised multiple funds, with three closed and one in market as of recent records.²

History

Xplorer Capital was founded in 2011 by Jonathan McQueen and Keith Nilsson, who serve as Co-Founders and Managing Partners.¹² The firm has operated for over 15 years, closing three funds by dates including January 2018, October 2021, and December 2023, while launching another fund in April 2023.² It has maintained a focus on early-stage investments across the United States in transformative technologies.²

Reputation

Xplorer Capital is perceived as a niche player in early-stage venture capital, recognized for targeting disruptive tech sectors like AI and automation among investors and entrepreneurs.¹² Professionals note its small team size of 1-10 employees, which supports hands-on involvement in portfolio companies.¹ Limited public data on performance or exits results in lower visibility compared to larger VC firms.²

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