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Calm Company Fund

North America, New York, United States, Florida

Description

Calm Company Fund is a distinctive investment firm based in Florida, United States, that offers a compelling alternative to traditional venture capital for founders aiming to build profitable and sustainable businesses. Unlike conventional VC firms that typically seek high-growth, equity-diluting investments, Calm Company Fund specializes in providing capital through revenue-share agreements. This model allows founders to retain full ownership and control of their companies, aligning with their philosophy of fostering "calm companies" that prioritize long-term profitability and founder well-being over rapid, often unsustainable, growth.

The fund's investment strategy focuses on businesses that are already generating revenue and demonstrating profitability, making it an ideal partner for bootstrapped or lightly funded companies seeking growth capital without sacrificing equity. Calm Company Fund typically invests between $50,000 and $500,000 in its portfolio companies, providing a significant boost for businesses looking to scale operations, expand product lines, or increase marketing efforts. This non-dilutive approach is particularly attractive to founders who prefer a path of steady, controlled growth and wish to avoid the pressures often associated with traditional venture capital funding cycles.

Beyond capital, Calm Company Fund provides substantial value through its robust mentorship program and an exclusive community of like-minded founders. This network offers peer support, shared learning, and strategic guidance, helping entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of scaling a business while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. As of recent reports, Calm Company Fund has invested in over 70 companies, demonstrating its commitment to supporting a diverse range of profitable ventures across various sectors. Their unique model underscores a growing trend in the startup ecosystem towards sustainable business practices and founder-friendly financing options.

Investor Profile

Calm Company Fund has backed more than 75 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 59 rounds, about 79% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, SaaS.
  • Typical check size: $50K – $500K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (88%)
  • Pre Seed (11%)
  • Series Unknown (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (73%)
  • United Kingdom (7%)
  • Canada (5%)
  • France (4%)
  • Estonia (3%)
  • Hong Kong (1%)
  • Mexico (1%)
  • Germany (1%)
  • Australia (1%)
  • Japan (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Saas
  • Fintech
  • Apps
  • Financial Services
  • Internet
  • Analytics
  • B2b
  • Marketplace
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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Calm Company Fund frequently co-invest with?

Mucker Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 1
AngelList
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Hustle Fund
North America, California, United States, San Carlos
Co-Investments: 2
Insurtech NY
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
BC
North America, Illinois, United States, Downers Grove
Co-Investments: 1
Asymmetry Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Emerging Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 1
Everywhere Ventures (The Fund)
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Mana Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
DV
North America, Quebec, Canada, Quebec
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Calm Company Fund often collaborate with?

Dave Goldblatt
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
RG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
MS
North America, Arizona, United States, Phoenix
Shared Deals: 1
KT
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Shared Deals: 1
BB
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Shared Deals: 1
RN
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JL
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Shared Deals: 1
BW
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
SP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Calm Company Fund?

Chaiz

Austin, Texas, United States

Chaiz is the first marketplace for extended car warranties – empowering consumers to compare & buy protection online with just a few clicks.

AutomotiveB2CFinTechInsurTechMarketplace
SeedAug 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,964,996
FixturFab

Seattle, Washington, United States

FixturFab streamlines the circuit board testing experience.

ElectronicsManufacturingQuality AssuranceSoftware
SeedAug 23, 2023
Amount Raised: $390,000
WPAI Inc

Austin, Texas, United States

Integrated AI for WordPress Creators (AgentWP, CodeWP)

Artificial Intelligence (AI)SoftwareWeb Development
Series UnknownAug 10, 2023
Chaiz

Austin, Texas, United States

Chaiz is the first marketplace for extended car warranties – empowering consumers to compare & buy protection online with just a few clicks.

AutomotiveB2CFinTechInsurTechMarketplace
Pre SeedJul 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $750,000
Economize

San Francisco, California, United States

Economize helps teams analyze, manage and optimize their cloud costs. Instant cost visibility and optimization for their infrastructure.

Cloud ComputingCloud InfrastructureInformation TechnologyInternetSaaSSoftware
SeedDec 2, 2022
Amount Raised: $620,000
Featured

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Featured connects subject-matter experts with top publishers to increase their exposure and create quality, ready-to-publish Q&A content.

Brand MarketingDigital MarketingDigital MediaMarketplacePublic RelationsQ&ASoftware
SeedJul 11, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Rotabull

New York, New York, United States

Rotabull develops platform for the sale of aviation parts.

E-CommerceSoftware
SeedJun 7, 2022
HumanSquad

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

HumanSquad connects immigrants to the resources, products and customized support to make their immigration journey seamless.

EdTech
Pre SeedJun 3, 2022
Amount Raised: $100,000
Wellio

Cremorne, New South Wales, Australia

Wellio is a digital platform to proactively improve students well-being.

EducationOnline PortalsTrainingYoung Adults
SeedJun 2, 2022
trac

Los Angeles, California, United States

Artist Monetization & Career Management

Music
Pre SeedApr 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,500,000