Symphonic Capital is a mission-driven venture capital firm founded in 2022 by Sydney Thomas, with a vision to back early-stage companies led by overlooked founders. Based in the United States, the firm is grounded in the belief that targeted, hands-on support for founders - particularly in underserved communities - can dramatically improve outcomes and close persistent gaps in access to capital. The firm is deeply committed to addressing systemic inequities and views venture investing as a long-term tool to reduce the racial wealth gap and health disparities across the U.S. Symphonic Capital operates with a refined and focused support strategy designed to help founders successfully transition from pre-seed to Series A.
Symphonic Capital primarily invests in pre-seed and seed-stage startups focused on fintech and healthcare, with a strong emphasis on companies that are revenue-generating and building tangible products.
The firm is industry-focused, but values alignment and community insight are just as important in evaluating opportunities. The team looks for founders who are solving real-world problems that affect the majority of the population, especially those in communities often missed by traditional VC.
In 2025, Symphonic Capital announced the close of its $13.5 million debut fund. The inaugural fund is backed by a highly curated group of limited partners including Bank of America, Illumen Capital, Uplifting Capital, Candide Group, and Known Financial. It also received support from notable founders such as Wayee Chu (REACH Capital), Laura Spiekerman (Alloy), David Whelan (Town Hall Ventures), and Michael Seibel (Y Combinator).
This diverse and experienced LP base not only contributes capital, but also provides strategic insight and operational guidance. The fund is designed to provide concentrated, founder-first support with an investment model rooted in long-term impact and equity.
Rather than betting on volume, Symphonic seeks to make fewer, higher-conviction investments, offering deep engagement and a collaborative approach with its portfolio companies.
Leadership
Symphonic Capital is led by Founder and General Partner Sydney Thomas, who has been active in venture capital since 2016 and brings a wealth of experience from both public and private sectors. Shruti Shah, who co-founded Move Loot and brings operational experience from the startup ecosystem, serves as a Partner at the firm.
Investment Strategy
The firm takes a highly structured and intentional approach to early-stage investing, providing focused support that increases the probability of portfolio companies graduating successfully from pre-seed to seed, and ultimately to Series A. Symphonic leverages its lived experience, deep community connections, and a rigorous evaluation process to identify founders solving critical systemic problems.
Notable Investments
Notable investments from Symphonic Capital’s first fund include Bump, a financial tool; Flourish Care, a wellness and community care platform for pregnant women; and Remynt, a debt and credit recovery company. These companies exemplify the firm’s dual focus on financial inclusion and healthcare access, with scalable business models and strong community impact.
