Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Other |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Investment Management |
Stages | Seed, Startup, Early Stage |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $2,000,000 - $105,000,000 |
Assets Under Management | $580,000,000 |
Commonwealth Capital Ventures is an established venture capital firm based in Woburn, Massachusetts, with a strong focus on early and growth-stage investments. Since its inception in 1995, the firm has dedicated itself to nurturing high-growth companies within various technology-driven sectors. They have deployed over $580 million in committed capital to approximately 140 companies, making them an influential player in the venture capital landscape. Their investment approach is characterized by a commitment to long-term success, which is made possible through patient capital allocation. The sectors they invest in include information technology, healthcare, retail, mobile, software-as-a-service (SaaS), internet, digital media, communication, wireless technology, instrumentation, systems, and manufacturing. With a significant emphasis on software, IT, Media, and Hardware, Commonwealth Capital Ventures is well-versed in identifying and scaling innovative ventures in these industries. The firm's expertise in equity investments is reflected in both their minimum and maximum investment thresholds, which stand at $2,000,000 and $105,000,000 respectively. Their specialization encompasses Seed, Startup, and Early Stage ventures, indicating an inclination towards nurturing businesses from their nascence to their developmental stages. The diverse portfolio and the nurturing of industry leaders testify to their ability to strategically manage assets and to offer valuable guidance to the companies they invest in. Commonwealth Capital Ventures also prides itself on partnerships with highly sophisticated venture investors, including leading educational and financial institutions, pension funds, and family offices. Moreover, the team is composed of experienced general partners like Jeffrey M. Hurst, Elliot M. Katzman, Stephen McCormack, and Justin J. Perreault, as well as experts handling finance and operations such as Cheryl A. Kerrigan. Their headquarters in Boston underscores their commitment to the innovation ecosystem within Massachusetts and the broader United States.