Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Woman Focused |
Stages | Pre-Seed, Seed |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $750,000 - $1,500,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,000,000 |
York IE is an advisory and investment firm that focuses on nurturing and investing in technology companies, particularly those operating in the B2B SaaS domain. With headquarters at 175 Canal St, 6th Floor, Manchester, New Hampshire, they are deeply involved in software, business solutions, HealthTech, web security, cloud services, developer tools, and sectors that emphasize women-led initiatives. Their investment strategy prioritizes companies with scalable subscription-based revenue models (SaaS) and recurring revenue streams that demonstrate potential for growth and scalability. They look for opportunities in infrastructure, cyber security, developer tools, vertical SaaS, and technology overall, preferring laggard markets that are ripe for disruption. Founders with a strong industry or technology background, particularly repeat founders, catch their interest, especially those seeking go-to-market and growth support. York IE's investment range is quite specific, with a maximum of $1.5 million, a minimum of $750,000, and a sweet spot around $1 million. They are tailored for Pre-Seed and Seed stage ventures in the venture capital (VC) category. On their website, York IE offers a host of services including product strategy & development, websites & digital marketing, marketing communications, revenue operations, and corporate strategy & financial planning. They emphasize hands-on support and operational expertise, providing more than just capital but also in-depth advisory services, strategic planning, and data-driven insights to help companies scale rapidly. Additionally, York IE openly supports women-led tech innovations through their TechWomen Invest initiative and provides a wealth of resources like blog posts, podcasts, case studies, and templates to assist tech businesses in various stages of growth.
We invest in: - Business to Business (B2B) and scalable subscription-based revenue models (SaaS) - Recurring revenue that is repeatable, scalable, sustainable, and poised for growth and scale - Bias towards Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Developer Tools, Vertical SaaS and Tech - Laggard markets ripe for disruption - Strong industry and/or technology founder, preferably repeat founder but not necessary, - Seeking to go to market (GTM) and growth help