San Diego, CA– Symphonic Capital, a new early-stage venture capital firm focused on equity and access, has launched its inaugural $13.5 million fund to invest in startups tackling disparities in healthcare and financial services. Founded by Sydney Thomas, the fund aims to support entrepreneurs building solutions for underserved and overlooked communities.
The firm targets startups at the very beginning of their journeys—those with a minimum viable product and valuations under $10 million—many of which are often bypassed by larger venture capital firms. Symphonic Capital’s goal is to bridge that gap, providing both capital and hands-on support to help founders scale their impact.
“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 Thomas. “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.”
As part of the fund’s official debut, startup advisor and social impact advocate Shruti Shah has joined Symphonic Capital as a partner. Shah emphasized the fund’s focus on meaningful, long-term impact.
“We see the next generation of founders as key drivers of lasting, meaningful change in society,” said Shah. “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.”
Thomas brings deep experience in early-stage investing, having previously led investments at Precursor Ventures in startups such as Teal Health, Guava, and Mira. Symphonic Capital’s approach reflects her commitment to building a more inclusive venture landscape—starting from the earliest stages.
