Huntington Avenue Ventures

What is Huntington Avenue Ventures?

Huntington Avenue Ventures (HAV) is an investment fund that specializes in nurturing and supporting pioneering companies, mainly those connected with Northeastern University and its extensive alumni network.

The fund's primary focus is on early-stage investments, including seed and pre-seed funding rounds. HAV invests in various industries, but with a distinct emphasis on Software (including Web, Marketplace, SaaS), FinTech and Financial services, Sales and Marketing, AI and Big Data, Analytics, and Consumer goods/services.

They aim to not just provide capital but also deliver a value network by leveraging the Northeastern alumni community, comprising advisors, LPs, partners, organizations, and other resources. HAV is committed to empowering innovative Northeastern-affiliated companies, aiming to fundamentally disrupt and lead in their respective industries.

The firm's mission encapsulates providing both financial backing and strategic partnerships that offer introductions to potential advisors, customers, partners, and more.

Sporting a maximum investment cap of $5,000,000 and a minimum of $100,000, HAV has an investment 'sweet spot' of around $1,500,000. Their investment approach also includes aiding with investor syndicate, providing a vast network of VCs and Angels for co-leading and participating in funding rounds alongside HAV.

A portion of the fund's profits is donated back to Northeastern’s entrepreneurship programs, underlining their commitment to the university's ecosystem. The fund showcases a highly motivated team and a portfolio of successful investments across the aforementioned sectors, including companies like Ohza, Lalo, Aidentified, ScreenMeet, and more.

HAV's value proposition is further reinforced by testimonials that highlight their proactive assistance in connecting startups with new customer opportunities and their demonstration as a high-value-add fund.