Novak Biddle Venture Partners was established in 1997 to provide equity financing and assistance to the management of young, information technology companies. NBVP is backed by a number of the country’s most prestigious limited partners, and has over $580 million under management. We seek investment opportunities where the combination of ideas, dollars, experience, and relationships can create long-term, sustainable value. While we believe that the vast majority of business plans we receive have many of the makings of viable companies, we are looking for additional key features in the businesses in which we invest.
Founded in March 2000, the Hub Angels have reviewed nearly 2,000 early stage technology companies. During that time, the group evolved from an organized club with 15 individuals, to one based on limited partners investing through angel funds. Hub and its members have invested more than $12 million in a broad range of sectors including financial services, healthcare, water treatment, biotechnology, retail and software as a service.
Founded in 1994, RRE Ventures has maintained a clear commitment to a simple philosophy—identify talented entrepreneurs within high growth markets and partner with them over the long haul to build industry-leading companies. Today RRE manages $850 million in four funds of investment assets dedicated to rapidly growing early stage technology companies. The RRE team delivers a unique combination of investment, operations and entrepreneurial expertise ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, as well as an unrivaled network of relationships. RRE works hard to ensure that their combined expertise benefits our portfolio companies every day.
Beacon Angels is a Boston-based angel group that makes investments in the $100,000 to $300,000 range in small fast-growing companies. Beacon Angels members attract and access a steady flow of early-stage private investment opportunities, and build portfolio value through shared capital, experience, and strategic relationships.
Launchpad Venture Group is a Boston-based angel investment group that provides funding to early-stage companies. They look for innovative, technology-driven startup companies addressing a significant market opportunity where our investment can make a difference. Launchpad has over 60 active investors. Members come from a variety of backgrounds and professions, including the technology, financial and service communities. As a group, we are well connected to potential customers, service providers, partners and future sources of financing.
Walnut Venture Associates is a group of experienced entrepreneurs and investors seeking investment opportunities in seed and early-stage companies in the New England area. Walnut is focused on information technology companies with significant technology addressing rapidly growing markets. Their objective is to help talented entrepreneurs build lasting businesses of significant value and to participate as active investors.
Race Point Capital Group LLC is an angel investing group (and separate, but affiliated, investment fund) that introduces entrepreneurs to potential investors through business plan presentations at monthly meetings. Race Point Capital consists of individual angel investor members interested in achieving superior returns by financing privately held companies at an early stage of development. Race Point Capital Group is focused on investments in the technology space and select opportunities in the green space.
LaunchCapital is dedicated to seed stage funding for all types of businesses. We combine the dedication, direct experience and organization of a traditional venture capital firm with added flexibility, focus and speed to help portfolio companies achieve milestones and impact markets. LaunchCapital aims to quickly fund growth and help companies create long-term value for all stakeholders. LaunchCapital Ventures provides traditional venture funding for businesses that have exponential growth expectations with a national or international reach.