Leading Edge Ventures

About The Fund

Leading Edge Ventures specializes in venture capital financing, primarily targeting start-ups and seed-stage companies. With a geographical focus on the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, the fund has established itself in Newark, Delaware. Leading Edge Ventures actively seeks out innovative entrepreneurs who are poised to disrupt their markets. The firm's investments span a broad range of sectors including Software (Web Marketplace, SaaS), IT & TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications), Education, FinTech & Financial Services, Hardware & Manufacturing, Retail & E-Commerce, HealthTech & Fitness, Cloud Services & Infrastructure, Future Of Work, Material Science, and Medical Devices & Hospital Services. The firm prides itself on providing both capital and strategic guidance to help early-stage businesses scale and achieve their potential. The venture capital offered by Leading Edge Ventures ranges from $50,000 to $750,000, with an initial investment sweet spot of around $250,000. Companies in the vertically-oriented business applications and services, enterprise infrastructure and applications, medical devices and technologies, materials, and core science sectors can find a partner in Leading Edge Ventures for early-stage financing including Seed, Early Stage, and Series A rounds. In addition to financial support, the firm offers its extensive network and insights to assist entrepreneurs in transforming their markets. The firm's team, including Rick Birkmeyer, Mike Bowman, Jeff Davison, Vance Kershner, and Doug Petillo, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to support their investment portfolio.