Collide Capital has announced the close of its $95 million Fund II, as it continues to invest in early-stage startups across fintech, supply chain, and the future-of-work sectors.
Founded in 2021 by Brian Hollins and Aaron Samuels, the firm has built a portfolio of 75 companies to date, following the close of its inaugural $66 million Fund I in 2022. The new fund was raised over a period of approximately 13 months and is expected to be deployed over the next three and a half years.
Fund II has attracted backing from a range of institutional investors, including the University of California Endowment, which also supported the firm’s first fund, along with Accolade Partners, Fairview Capital, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan.
The firm plans to invest in at least 30 companies through this fund, with average cheque sizes ranging between $1 million and $3 million. It has already deployed capital into five startups, adding to a portfolio that includes companies such as Culina Health and Helios.
Collide Capital is particularly focused on platforms that enable automation, real-time collaboration, and data-driven decision-making, reflecting broader trends in enterprise technology adoption.
Beyond its investment activities, the firm is also expanding its Collide Campus initiative, launched in 2022 to support the development of future founders and venture capital professionals. The program includes both undergraduate and graduate tracks, offering hands-on exposure to venture investing and entrepreneurship.
The undergraduate program is currently active across more than 20 campuses, including institutions such as Harvard University and Johns Hopkins University, and has already supported over 50 students in securing roles across leading investment firms and startups.
With Fund II, Collide Capital aims to deepen its role in backing early-stage innovation while continuing to build a strong ecosystem around talent development and venture creation.
