A COMMUNITY VC
At HawkTower, we embrace a hands-on, community-centric approach to venture capital. Rather than the traditional investment banking style, we operate as community organizers and architects — fostering connections, building trust, and exploring new territories.
Our model prioritizes learning by doing, face-to-face interactions, and the cultivation of relationships through direct engagement, organizing meaningful meetups and breaking down silos across diverse entrepreneurial ecosystems.
PARTNERSHIPS ARE OUR ROADMAP
We are committed road warriors. While the world turns to digital meetings, we take pride in the bugs on our windshields. We're not just familiar with the best local spots like the best brewery in Turlock, the strongest coffee in Monterey, or the best gathering spot in Merced; we strive to be part of those communities.
Our daily interactions span universities, industries, community-based organizations, research institutions, foundations, philanthropic bodies, NGOs, and specialized venture circles, crafting strategic partnerships that drive mutual growth.
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INVESTING EARLY-STAGE, ACROSS SEGMENTS
HawkTower focuses on seeding potential startups from the ground up, issuing Accelerator checks ($125K) and making Pre-Seed investments ($500K to $1M). For our standout ventures, we escalate our commitment with Seed rounds ($2-3M Super Pro Rata) and maintain our support up to Series A (Pro Rata).
Our investment strategy is designed to support a concentrated portfolio, enabling us to delve deeply and effectively into the ventures that show the most promise.
CHAMPIONING ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN RISING AND EMERGING AREAS
California's untapped regions are ripe with potential often overlooked by mainstream accelerator programs. HawkTower is changing this landscape by forging robust partnerships that introduce more capital, enhanced mentorship, better infrastructure, consistent feedback, strategic incentives, and a renewed sense of urgency.
We're dedicated to cultivating a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit in these underleveraged areas. Stay tuned to see how we turn potential into new partnerships and programs.
