Symphonic Capital announces the closing of its inaugural fund, aimed at closing access gaps in health and wealth

Symphonic Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in the next generation of institutions serving overlooked and underserved communities, has officially closed its $13.5 million debut fund. Led by Sydney Thomas, the inaugural fund will focus on early-stage investments in founders closing access gaps across healthcare and financial services. The fund supports visionary founders addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges, while driving meaningful impact for communities and limited partners. As part of the official fund launch, Shruti Shah joins Symphonic Capital as a partner.

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Sydney Thomas and Shruti Shah (Credit: Radian Photography)

“We’re excited to announce the launch of our first fund and deeply honored to have the backing of an incredible group of like-minded partners,” said Sydney Thomas, founder and managing director of Symphonic Capital. “We believe in the vision we’re building at Symphonic and look forward to putting our thesis to work: investing in founders committed to creating a more equitable future for all.”

Symphonic targets the earliest stage of investment, emphasizing companies outside of traditional coastal tech hubs. The firm partners with founders who have developed a minimum viable product and whose companies are valued at $10 million or less. Many promising startups at this stage are overlooked by larger VC firms, often leaving them without crucial support. Symphonic fills this gap by investing early and guiding founders through critical growth phases to build impactful, scalable businesses.

“We see the next generation of founders as key drivers of lasting, meaningful change in society,” said Shruti Shah, partner at Symphonic Capital. “Our first fund prioritizes companies addressing inequities in healthcare and financial services because we recognize the opportunity to create outsized impact in communities that have long been overlooked and underserved.”

Before founding Symphonic Capital in 2022, Sydney Thomas was the first hire at Precursor Ventures, where she led pre-seed and seed-stage investments into companies like Teal Health, Guava, and Mira.

To learn more or join our ecosystem of diverse investors, founders, and limited partners, please reach out to hi@symphonic.vc.

About Symphonic Capital

Founded in 2022 by Sydney Thomas, Symphonic Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in pre-seed and seed-stage startups focused on closing access gaps in healthcare and financial services. To learn more, visit www.symphoniccapital.com.

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