Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Hospitality (& Events) • Businesses Solutions • Sales (& Marketing) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Advertising • Analytics • Developer tools |
Stages | Series A, Series B, Seed |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $5,000,000 - $15,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $10,000,000 |
Ankona Capital is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in early-growth-stage software companies poised for significant expansion. They focus on business-end market SaaS (Software as a Service) companies at 'the elbow,' which refers to enterprises with a proven product/market fit that are positioned for rapid growth. Ankona Capital identifies as an investor in companies that have reached a critical inflection point where strategic and capital-efficient growth decisions are vital and can propel the company to scale. With a distinctive preference for B2B software companies, their typical investment ranges from $5 million to $15 million, targeting firms that are generating $5 million to $15 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). The fund operates with a clear investment thesis, allocating capital to companies that demonstrate the potential for smart growth and scalable business models, primarily in industries like Software (Web, Marketplace, SaaS), Hospitality & Events, Business Solutions, Sales & Marketing, HealthTech & Fitness, and Analytics. Ankona Capital avoids investing in hardware, e-commerce, digital media, or consumer software sectors, aiming to deliver value through more than just financial support. The team at Ankona Capital is composed of seasoned investors and founders with over 50 years of combined software experience and leverages lessons learned from both successes and failures to support portfolio companies. The firm's specialty lies in participating in Series A, Series B, and Seed funding rounds. Their second fund, ACP II, is currently active, and they are seeking innovative software companies at a stage geared toward growth. Ankona Capital was founded by individuals who have established their own software companies and are keen on transferring that practical knowledge to support the new generation of founders. They emphasize the importance of building a partnership with the founders to invest smartly and stimulate capital-efficient growth toward scaling the businesses effectively.