Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Hospitality (& Events) • Media • Education • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Advertising • Analytics • Logistics (& Distribution) • Mobile • Mobility • Productivity |
Stages | Early,Series A, Seed |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $3,000,000 - $8,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $4,000,000 |
Link Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a focus on investing in high-potential internet and technology companies. With Link Ventures’ deep commitment to leveraging data science and analytics, they partner with entrepreneurs who are eager to scale their companies into industry leaders. They concentrate on investing in the Software, IT & TMT, Hospitality & Events, Media, Education, BioTech, Business Solutions, FinTech & Financial Services, CleanTech, A.I. & Big Data, HealthTech & Fitness, Blockchain & Cryptos, Advertising, Analytics, Logistics & Distribution, Mobile, Mobility, and Productivity sectors. Their investment strategy includes a minimum investment of $3,000,000, a maximum investment of $8,000,000, and a sweet spot of around $4,000,000, focusing predominantly on the early-stage, Seed, and Series A rounds. Link Ventures' significant specialty lies in utilizing big data to not only help their portfolio companies stand out and scale but to also sidestep the common hurdles that triage early-stage startups. They offer a unique advantage by providing extensive data analytics expertise, empowering entrepreneurs to make informed, bold decisions. Situated near MIT in Kendall Square, Link Ventures operates in a vibrant innovation hub known for fostering enduring companies. The firm prides itself on having data science embedded in its DNA. Link Ventures is not interested in cybersecurity, life sciences, or hardware sectors. By collaborating with Link Ventures, startups gain access to deep consumer data expertise that can significantly impact their business trajectory. The firm’ portfolio companies benefit from the firm's proprietary data sources, technology, and practical knowledge gleaned from their team’s experience as founders and operators. Link Ventures is described by entrepreneurs as a catalyst for growth, efficiency, and success, having helped companies progress from small teams with traction to category-leading brands.