VIVE Venture Capital is a venture investment firm founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The firm operates within the venture capital and corporate finance sectors, distinguishing itself through a focus on Transition Capital - capital and strategic transaction solutions for venture-backed companies and investors navigating the later stages of the venture lifecycle. This approach addresses financing and ownership transitions that fall between traditional venture capital funding rounds and strategic liquidity events.
The firm was founded by Jack Helfand, who brings over three decades of experience across venture capital, corporate finance, securities law, and M&A. VIVE's investment methodology combines Silicon Valley investing expertise with a flexible, confidential approach to transactions. The firm works collaboratively with management teams, boards, and existing stakeholders, with stated priorities including alignment of interests, operational flexibility, and discretion.
Its core product, Transition Capital Solutions, is designed to preserve enterprise value for portfolio companies while facilitating strategic outcomes. This positions VIVE within a specific niche of the venture ecosystem, serving companies that have outgrown early-stage financing but have not yet reached a point of traditional exit or public offering.
