Updated: April 20, 2026
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Corporate VC

Steamboat Ventures

Glendale, USA

Alumni startups

55

Total investments

107

Successful exits

30

About the program

Program type
Description

Steamboat Ventures was founded in 2000, and named after the famous Mickey Mouse cartoon Steamboat Willie. Theatrically released in New York in 1928, Steamboat Willie was the screen debut of Mickey Mouse. It was also the first animated cartoon to use synchronized sound -- a great innovation at the time. Our mission at Steamboat Ventures is to help young companies successfully face the challenges of becoming leaders in their markets. We invest in early through growth stage companies that are pursuing opportunities at the intersection of technology, media, and consumer sectors.

Location

Investment offer

Can lead rounds
Yes
Lead preference
Sometimes
Funding requirements

We invest in innovative technology companies.

Numbers

Total Investments
107
Lead Investments
24
Alumni Startups
55
Total Exits
30