Vinny Smith founded and self-funds Toba Capital as a rare evergreen venture fund backed solely by his own capital rather than outside investors, with an initial $250M allocation that can be continually recycled into new companies. He commits to directing half of Toba Capital's profits to philanthropic causes on an ongoing basis through his Teach a Man to Fish foundation, which supports over 100 charities and is projected to exceed $100M under management.
About their Fund
Toba Capital
Sectors
SaaS, Fintech, Health, Climate, Cybersecurity
Rounds
Seed - Series B+
Avg Check Size
$1M - $10M
Notable Investments
Toba Capital is an evergreen venture fund backed solely by founder Vinny Smith (former Quest Software CEO) that specializes in leading early rounds for B2B software companies, particularly those serving SMBs and building technical infrastructure like identity and security tools. The firm operates with a "two bites of the apple" strategy, deliberately re-underwriting and doubling down on portfolio companies at later stages while providing hands-on operational support as one of Southern California's largest permanent capital providers.
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