Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | FinTech (& Financials services) |
Stages | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $250,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $150,000 |
Emerging Ventures is an investment firm with a focus on seeding and nurturing the growth of early-stage companies in the fintech and financial services sectors. With an investment range of $100,000 to $250,000 and a preferred sweet spot of $150,000, Emerging Ventures actively engages in Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A funding rounds. They aim to identify capital-efficient, B2B technology startups based in the US and Canada that leverage emerging technologies to address business challenges. Emphasizing the importance of a strong founding team, solid traction, and a scalable sales process, they look for companies that demonstrate the potential for venture-backed growth and the ability to secure future funding at a higher valuation. By striking a balance with an 80/20 split, the firm concentrates on companies that use existing technology to innovate or improve current problems or processes, while also investing in the development of next-generation tech. Emerging Ventures champions a diverse and curated portfolio, not restricted to Southern California, as over half of their investments span across the United States, Canada, and Israel. They open their fund to a variety of investors including accredited individuals, family offices, institutional investors, trusts, self-directed IRAs, pension accounts, and financial advisors investing on behalf of clients. With a keen interest in partnering with companies at pivotal periods of technological change, Emerging Ventures aspires to contribute to novel solutions and advancements in a variety of industries.