Uncork Capital is a pioneering seed-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2004 by Jeff Clavier, the firm has been instrumental in shaping the seed investment landscape. Initially known as SoftTech VC, Uncork Capital rebranded in 2017 to better reflect its mission and vision.

Over the years, the firm has invested in over 260 early-stage startups, with more than 85 achieving successful outcomes. Their portfolio includes notable companies such as Postmates, Eventbrite, Fitbit, and SendGrid.

The firm's investment philosophy centers on identifying outliers and outperformers who leverage technology to solve real-world problems. They focus on sectors like B2B applications, developer tools, and frontier technologies.

Uncork Capital typically invests between $1.5 million and $4 million in seed-stage companies, aiming for an initial ownership position of 10% to 12% when leading a round.

In 2023, Uncork Capital raised $200 million for its seventh seed-stage fund, Uncork VII, and an additional $200 million for its third opportunity fund, Uncork Plus III. This brings their total capital under management to over $900 million. The firm's team comprises experienced professionals, including co-managing partners Jeff Clavier and Andy McLoughlin, and partners Susan Liu, Tripp Jones, and Amy Saper.

Uncork Capital is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and diverse environment, both within its team and across its portfolio companies.

They actively support various organizations and initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.