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Companyon Ventures

North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston

Description

Companyon Ventures is a Boston-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage B2B software companies. The firm distinguishes itself through a highly operational and hands-on approach, aiming to help its portfolio companies achieve an "outsized Series A" by optimizing their go-to-market (GTM) execution. Their investment thesis centers on identifying B2B software businesses that have achieved initial product-market fit and are generating between $1 million and $5 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR), positioning them for significant scale.

The firm typically provides initial investments ranging from $2 million to $4 million, acting as a strategic partner rather than just a capital provider. Companyon Ventures leverages its deep expertise in sales, marketing, and product strategy to guide founders through the complexities of scaling. Their support extends beyond funding, offering practical assistance in building repeatable sales processes, refining marketing strategies, and optimizing product roadmaps to accelerate growth and secure follow-on funding rounds.

Companyon Ventures manages two funds, demonstrating a growing commitment to the B2B software ecosystem. Their first vehicle, Companyon Ventures Fund I, was a $25 million fund, which laid the groundwork for their investment strategy. Building on this success, they subsequently raised Companyon Ventures Fund II, a $55 million fund, significantly expanding their capacity to support promising startups. This progression underscores their established presence and increasing influence in the venture landscape.

Ultimately, Companyon Ventures seeks to partner with ambitious founders who are ready to transform their early traction into substantial market leadership. By combining significant capital infusions with tailored operational guidance, the firm aims to de-risk the scaling process for its portfolio companies, enabling them to achieve sustainable growth and maximize their potential for successful Series A and beyond.

Investor Profile

Companyon Ventures has backed more than 36 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 16 rounds, about 44% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, FinTech.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $2M – $4M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (42%)
  • Series A (39%)
  • Series Unknown (14%)
  • Series B (3%)
  • Pre Seed (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (92%)
  • United Kingdom (8%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Saas
  • Fintech
  • Enterprise Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Machine Learning
  • Software Engineering
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Communities
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does Companyon Ventures frequently co-invest with?

LaunchPad Venture
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Newton
Co-Investments: 3
Gaingels
North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington
Co-Investments: 4
GrandBanks Capital
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Needham
Co-Investments: 3
Sidecar Angels
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Somerville
Co-Investments: 5
S3 Ventures
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Co-Investments: 3
EPIC Ventures
North America, Utah, United States, Salt Lake City
Co-Investments: 4
Triangle Tweener Fund
North America, North Carolina, United States, Durham
Co-Investments: 3
645 Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Creative Co Capital
North America, North Carolina, United States, Charlotte
Co-Investments: 6
Gutbrain Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Companyon Ventures often collaborate with?

CW
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
WC
North America, New York, United States, Manhattan
Shared Deals: 1
AJ
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Shared Deals: 1
RP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
RC
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Shared Deals: 1
AD
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
DW
Europe, Richmond upon Thames, United Kingdom, Richmond
Shared Deals: 1
CD
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
JB
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Companyon Ventures?

North.cloud

New York, New York, United States

Cloud finance made simple.

Cloud Data ServicesEnterprise SoftwareProductivity Tools
Series AJun 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Moddule

Seattle, Washington, United States

Moddule is a supply chain software platform designed to simplify and automate supply chain operations.

E-CommerceLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementWarehousing
Pre SeedMay 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
Sent

New York, New York, United States

Sent is a single API that lets brands seamlessly send texts across SMS and apps like WhatsApp and iMessage

Communications InfrastructureDeveloper PlatformMessaging
SeedMay 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,550,000
Flex

Miami, Florida, United States

Flex is a financial technology company that offers an end-to-end finance platform that integrates business and personal finance management.

BankingCredit CardsFinTechInsurancePayments
Series AMar 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Allstacks

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Allstacks develops a software engineering intelligence platform to predict forecasting and risk management.

Business IntelligenceMachine LearningPredictive AnalyticsSoftware Engineering
Series AAug 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
POSH

New York, New York, United States

The go-to platform for social experiences.

Consumer SoftwareEvent ManagementTicketing
Series AJul 23, 2024
Amount Raised: $22,000,000
micro1

Los Angeles, California, United States

AI recruitment engine to hire deeply vetted engineers fast

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingSoftware Engineering
SeedJun 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,300,000
Efficient Capital Labs

New York, New York, United States

Efficient Capital Labs provides capital in a fast, seamless, and cost-effective manner to SaaS Businesses.

Financial ServicesFinTechSaaS
SeedMay 1, 2024
Efficient Capital Labs

New York, New York, United States

Efficient Capital Labs provides capital in a fast, seamless, and cost-effective manner to SaaS Businesses.

Financial ServicesFinTechSaaS
Series AMay 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
Cyvl.ai

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

Cyvl develops an infrastructure technology platform that enables civil engineers and governments to manage physical infrastructure assets.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Asset ManagementCivil EngineeringGovTech
SeedMar 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,000,000