VCs from Boston

Today, we selected 20 active Boston VCs from our database, investing in startups.  

Our team reviewed, checked, and enriched the list with the necessary data.

(The first 10 are free for all subscribers, the last 10 are open to our premium subscribers.)

Here goes:

• .406 Ventures — Boston-based .406 Ventures manages $1.4B+ and has nearly two decades of experience backing visionary entrepreneurs. The firm leads and co-leads early-stage rounds in healthcare, data/AI, and cybersecurity. Its portfolio includes notable exits such as Carbon Black (VMware) and Iora Health (Amazon/One Medical).

• /Capital (Forwardslash Capital) — Forwardslash Capital is a Boston-based seed-stage investor specializing in enterprise B2B startups. The firm provides early capital and operational support to founders building scalable business software.

• 186 Ventures — Founded in 2019, 186 Ventures is a pre-seed and seed VC backing consumer, enterprise, and disruptive technology companies. The firm takes a generalist approach, providing strategic and operational support to agile early teams.

• 1414 Ventures — Boston-based 1414 Ventures invests exclusively in digital identity, including cybersecurity, payments, and data privacy. The firm targets pre-seed and seed rounds to capture early upside, leveraging deep technical and go-to-market expertise.

• Ascent Venture Partners — With $450M+ across five funds, Ascent Venture Partners has been backing enterprise technology companies since 1985. The firm has invested in 100+ startups, generating over $10B in enterprise value.

• Asymmetric Capital Partners — Boston-based Asymmetric backs B2B technology ventures at the pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages. The firm looks for disruptive products and provides founder-focused capital.

• Audeo Capital — Audeo Capital invests at the seed stage in enterprise technology and services. The firm emphasizes a collaborative approach and leverages operating experience to accelerate growth.

• Aviv Growth Partners — Aviv Growth Partners is a Boston-based venture creation fund that brings Israeli technologies to the U.S. market, backing startups at the seed stage.

• Blindspot Ventures — Boston-based Blindspot Ventures focuses on seed and Series A investments in cross-vertical infrastructure and platform technologies. The firm partners with contrarian founders building disruptive solutions.

• Breakaway Ventures — A consumer-focused VC, Breakaway Ventures invests in emerging brands with $2M+ in revenue, writing $3M–$8M growth checks. The firm’s strategy centers on accelerating value creation for consumer products.

That’s all for today. Have a great day!

Tzakhi

Founder of InvestorsLists.VC and Meet.Capital 

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