Switchboard Ventures

What is Switchboard Ventures?

Switchboard Ventures is an investment firm specializing in the deployment of capital to early-stage startups with a focus on software, including web marketplaces, SaaS applications, and FinTech, as well as the aerospace and defense industries. They commit to investments ranging from a minimum of $100,000 to a maximum of $5,000,000, with a sweet spot of approximately $1,500,000 for seed and pre-seed stage funding.

Beyond providing financial investment, Switchboard Ventures operates as a venture studio, which includes a crafted angel network and executive leadership aimed at supporting startups from inception to growth.

They offer tools and consulting services designed to help companies succeed, including strategy consulting and fractional CFO services. With over 60 startup investments and a track record of operational leadership, their team has invested in and operated successful startups, bringing a wealth of experience from top tier companies worldwide.

The aim of Switchboard Ventures is to equip companies with the operationalized playbooks that VCs and investors require for fundraising, and to deliver outcomes driven by best practice models that are both proven and repeatable.

The Switchboard team consists of proven startup operators and investors, including Alex Gostomelsky with a background in finance, venture capital, and operating roles in asset management and SaaS, and Dan Stefanis, a venture capital-backed SaaS founder with extensive experience in advising companies across various industries.