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Felicis Ventures combines angel investing, active mentoring and advisory services primarily to early-stage, consumer internet start-ups. The firm also plans to pursue investment opportunities in Healthcare IT, Energy, and Education. Felicis Ventures typically makes investments in the $250,000 to $10 million range, and the majority of the firm's portfolio companies are based in the Bay area, although the firm's portfolio represents founders from 37 countries and companies that operate in 18 countries. Felicis Ventures' total committed assets include a $4M angel fund in 2006, a $41M super-angel fund raised in 2010, a $71M boutique VC fund raised in 2012, a $120M fund raised in 2014, a $200M fund raised in 2016, and a $270M fund raised in 2018. Since its inception in 2006, Felicis has backed more than 120 technology companies, 50 of which have been acquired or went public. Aydin Senkut, the Founder and Managing Director of Felicis Ventures, was formerly a Senior Manager at Google, responsible for strategic partner development and account management in the Asia Pacific region. Over $9B in total capital has been raised by all Felicis companies. The portfolio includes 17 IPOs and over 100 exits.
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