Windspeed Ventures

About The Fund

Windspeed Ventures is a Massachusetts-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in software technology companies. Founded in 1994, they have a history of working alongside industry leaders in emerging markets. Their primary investment focus includes companies operating in the telecommunications infrastructure, software, media, and internet services industries. They look for strong management teams, technical differentiation, and growth market opportunities as key metrics for investment. Their expertise spans equity investments, and they specialize in various stages including Seed, Startup, Early Stage, Expansion, and Later Stage. Windspeed Ventures takes pride in their hands-on approach and value-add to their portfolio companies. Through targeted investments, they have helped shape businesses like VistaPrint and provided significant guidance during market fluctuations, contributing to the growth and leadership positioning of these companies in their respective markets. The value they bring to portfolio companies extends beyond capital, with their network introducing new team members to help companies evolve and expand. Their portfolio management capabilities have resulted in favorable returns, as evidenced by their partnership management for the Comdisco Ventures portfolio. Notable portfolio companies include Integral Development, JumpCloud, Trilio Data, and Zipit Wireless, among others. Testimonials from CEOs of their portfolio companies highlight the firm's instrumental role in early stages and their network's addition of skills and experience. The firm maintains a strong commitment to building enduring companies and fostering innovation across the software technology landscape.