Dynafund Ventures

Dynafund Ventures was a venture capital and private equity firm founded in 1997 by Richard Whiting. Based in Torrance, California, the firm concentrated its investments in technology-focused companies primarily located in the United States. The business model centered on providing capital for companies from the seed stage through to later rounds, including pre-IPO, mezzanine, and buyout/acquisition financing.

The firm's investment strategy targeted a wide array of technology sectors. Key areas of focus included communications and networking, electronics and photonics, infrastructure software, semiconductors, and information technology. Beyond pure technology, the firm also invested in sectors such as business and consumer products, financial services, and medical equipment. Throughout its active years, Dynafund Ventures was involved in numerous investment rounds, typically participating in syndicates with six to seven other investors. The firm's most active period was in the year 2000, and it managed funds such as DynaFund I, which focused on consumer durables, manufacturing, and TMT sectors. The last recorded investment was in 2008. Notable companies in its portfolio included Cooking.com, Iridigm Display, and Teseda.

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