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Axiom Ventures

North America, Connecticut, United States, Hartford

Description

Axiom Venture Partners, based in Hartford, Connecticut, is an established venture capital firm dedicated to funding early-stage technology companies. The firm primarily targets businesses developing disruptive technologies and innovative business models across various high-growth sectors. Their investment thesis centers on identifying promising startups in the Seed, Series A, and Series B stages, providing not just capital but also strategic support to help these nascent companies scale and achieve market leadership.

Axiom's investment portfolio spans critical areas within the technology landscape, including software, internet, communications, and digital media. They seek out companies poised to revolutionize their respective industries through technological advancements and novel approaches. Financially, Axiom Venture Partners typically deploys initial investments ranging from $500,000 to $5 million. This range indicates their commitment to providing substantial early-stage capital while maintaining flexibility for different funding rounds.

Beyond direct financial injections, Axiom Venture Partners emphasizes a hands-on approach, leveraging their extensive industry experience and network to guide portfolio companies. They aim to be long-term partners, assisting with strategic planning, operational challenges, and subsequent fundraising efforts. The firm's long-standing presence in the venture capital ecosystem, spanning over two decades, underscores their deep understanding of the technology market and their ability to identify and nurture high-potential ventures from their early beginnings through significant growth phases. Their disciplined investment strategy and focus on fundamental innovation make them a notable player in the East Coast venture capital scene.

Investor Profile

Axiom Ventures has backed more than 32 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 6% of its total and boasts 14 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series C, Series Unknown, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, Information Technology.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Series C (25%)
  • Series Unknown (25%)
  • Series B (16%)
  • Series D (13%)
  • Series A (9%)
  • Series G (6%)
  • Series F (3%)
  • Series E (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (97%)
  • Canada (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Health Care
  • Information Technology
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Security
  • Wireless
  • Medical
  • Manufacturing
  • Biotechnology
  • Enterprise Software
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FAQ

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Who does Axiom Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Vista Ventures
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 3
EP
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Granite Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
St. Paul Venture Capital
North America, Minnesota, United States, Minneapolis
Co-Investments: 3
SR One
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 2
Adams Street Partners
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 5
Oxford Bioscience Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Kodiak Venture Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Wellesley
Co-Investments: 6
RC Capital
North America, Ohio, United States, Cincinnati
Co-Investments: 3
ABS Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Waltham
Co-Investments: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Axiom Ventures?

Tangen Biosciences

Branford, Connecticut, United States

Tangen Biosciences is a biotechnology company that offers molecular diagnostic technology services.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalMedical Device
Series AJun 20, 2019
Amount Raised: $9,000,000
Melinta Therapeutics

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Melinta Therapeutics is an antibiotics-focused company that develops and commercializes antibiotics to overcome drug-resistant infections.

BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineHealth CarePharmaceutical
Series DJan 25, 2009
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
MX Logic

Englewood, Colorado, United States

MX Logic provides email defense solutions that protect against email-borne threats and help businesses meet compliance regulations.

EmailNational SecuritySecurity
Series GNov 4, 2008
Amount Raised: $5,740,000
Small Bone Innovations

Morrisville, Pennsylvania, United States

Small Bones Innovations makes devices for small bones and joints, particularly focusing on trauma and arthroplasty.

Health CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Series CJan 1, 2008
Amount Raised: $36,000,000
MX Logic

Englewood, Colorado, United States

MX Logic provides email defense solutions that protect against email-borne threats and help businesses meet compliance regulations.

EmailNational SecuritySecurity
Series GDec 19, 2007
Amount Raised: $2,740,000
Tangoe

Orange, Connecticut, United States

Tangoe provides connection lifecycle management software and related services to enterprises and service providers worldwide.

Communications InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareService IndustrySoftware
Series ENov 28, 2006
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
MX Logic

Englewood, Colorado, United States

MX Logic provides email defense solutions that protect against email-borne threats and help businesses meet compliance regulations.

EmailNational SecuritySecurity
Series FNov 7, 2006
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Melinta Therapeutics

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Melinta Therapeutics is an antibiotics-focused company that develops and commercializes antibiotics to overcome drug-resistant infections.

BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineHealth CarePharmaceutical
Series CJun 20, 2006
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
Tangoe

Orange, Connecticut, United States

Tangoe provides connection lifecycle management software and related services to enterprises and service providers worldwide.

Communications InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareService IndustrySoftware
Series DFeb 10, 2006
Amount Raised: $2,700,000
Airwide Solutions

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

Airwide Solutions offers mobile messaging and wireless internet infrastructure, applications and solutions to mobile operators.

Cyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyMessagingMobileSoftwareWireless
Series DJan 25, 2006
Amount Raised: $25,000,000