Growth Factory Ventures
Greater Sacramento early-stage venture firm and studio founded in 2021 by Mark Haney, Rick Spencer, and partners. Public materials cite 70+ portfolio companies, $22M+ AUM (indicative), and exits including OnSight Technology (2024). Invests in B2B SaaS, AI, climate, and regional founders from the Sacramento / Roseville corridor.
Typical check size
$250K-$3M (stage-based estimate)
Founded
2021
Headquarters
Sacramento, CA
AUM
$22M+ (indicative, per firm materials)
Rounds they lead
Pre-Seed
Seed
Rounds they invest
Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
FAQs about Growth Factory Ventures
Stage fit, check size, thesis, and how founders typically approach this firm — based on public sources and our directory.
Pre-seed and seed, with selective Series A participation. The firm pairs capital with operator mentorship and a venture-studio model for Greater Sacramento founders.
Greater Sacramento, California — the firm brands from Sacramento and operates from the Rocklin / Roseville corridor.
B2B SaaS, AI, climate, and general early-stage technology. Portfolio examples include robotics/vision (OnSight Technology) and energy hardware (Kora Power).
Public site materials cite 70+ portfolio companies and $22M+ AUM as of 2026 — treat as indicative, not audited AUM.
Yes for many pre-seed and seed checks in-region; confirm lead appetite for your round via growthfactory.vc.
Start at growthfactory.vc with traction, team, and a clear Capital Region wedge. Warm intros from Sacramento Angels or other portfolio founders help.
Related ecosystem — GFV is the venture fund/studio arm; programming for aspiring founders is a separate nonprofit effort rebranded GFN in 2026 per firm history page.
OnSight Technology (computer vision / robotics for utilities and solar) is listed as an exited portfolio company in 2024 on the firm website.