
Cathexis Ventures
Description
Cathexis Ventures operates as the dedicated venture capital arm of Cathexis Holdings, a diversified investment firm headquartered in Houston, United States. Established to identify and nurture promising early-stage technology companies, Cathexis Ventures primarily targets Seed and Series A funding rounds. Their strategic approach is rooted in providing not just capital but also active support to their portfolio companies, leveraging the broader resources and expertise of Cathexis Holdings. This focus on foundational growth stages underscores their commitment to long-term value creation within the technology ecosystem.
The firm's investment strategy is characterized by a hands-on approach, often involving taking board seats to collaborate closely with founders. Cathexis Ventures typically deploys initial investment checks ranging from $500,000 to $5,000,000, demonstrating their capacity to support a diverse array of early-stage ventures. They also maintain reserves for follow-on rounds, indicating a commitment to supporting their portfolio companies through subsequent growth phases. This structured investment size allows them to engage with companies at critical junctures of their development.
Cathexis Ventures has built a portfolio spanning various technology sectors, including enterprise software, fintech, healthcare, and consumer-facing solutions. As of early 2024, Crunchbase indicates that Cathexis Ventures has made at least 26 investments, showcasing their consistent activity in the early-stage market. Their operational model emphasizes deep engagement, aiming to provide strategic guidance and operational assistance that extends beyond mere financial backing, helping founders navigate challenges and accelerate their scaling efforts.
Investor Profile
Cathexis Ventures has backed more than 53 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 4% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce.
- Typical check size: $500K – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (74%)
- Series A (13%)
- Pre Seed (11%)
- Series Unknown (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (68%)
- United Kingdom (6%)
- Canada (4%)
- India (4%)
- Panama (2%)
- Egypt (2%)
- Argentina (2%)
- Israel (2%)
- Switzerland (2%)
- Turkey (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- E-commerce
- Saas
- Security
- Health Care
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Cyber Security
- Fintech
- Internet
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