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Converge

North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge

Description

Converge is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based venture capital firm established in 2017, specializing in early-stage B2B technology companies. They primarily target Seed and Series A investments, with a keen focus on sectors such as B2B SaaS, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), and deep tech. The firm positions itself as a partner for founders building foundational technologies that drive enterprise innovation, leveraging its location within a vibrant tech ecosystem to identify promising startups.

Converge's investment strategy centers on identifying promising startups with strong technical foundations and scalable business models. They are known for their hands-on approach, providing strategic guidance and operational support to their portfolio companies. Their initial investments typically range from $1 million to $5 million, indicating a commitment to providing substantial early capital to fuel growth and product development. This focused investment size allows them to be a significant early partner for their portfolio companies, helping them navigate critical early-stage challenges.

The firm has demonstrated significant growth since its inception. In 2022, Converge announced the closing of its second fund, Converge II, with $100 million in capital, bringing their total assets under management (AUM) to $150 million across two funds. This substantial capital base enables them to support a diverse portfolio of innovative B2B ventures. With a portfolio that includes over 60 investments, Converge has established itself as a notable player in the Northeast's venture ecosystem, contributing to the advancement of critical enterprise technologies.

Investor Profile

Converge has backed more than 54 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 7% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Sweden.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Analytics.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (41%)
  • Series Unknown (22%)
  • Series A (15%)
  • Series B (9%)
  • Pre Seed (7%)
  • Series D (4%)
  • Series E (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (87%)
  • Canada (6%)
  • Sweden (2%)
  • Israel (2%)
  • France (2%)
  • Germany (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Analytics
  • Saas
  • Machine Learning
  • Enterprise Software
  • Marketing
  • Business Intelligence
  • Internet
  • Cryptocurrency
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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 Converge frequently co-invest with?

CM
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 6
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 3
Boston Seed Capital
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
Gutbrain Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
Bessemer Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
MassVentures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
Longworth Venture Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Waltham
Co-Investments: 4
Resolute Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 3
PC
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Lincoln
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Converge often collaborate with?

AO
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Burlington
Shared Deals: 1
TD
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
DD
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Bedford
Shared Deals: 1
AK
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
EB
North America, California, United States, Berkeley
Shared Deals: 1
EP
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
BC
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
AD
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JC
North America, Washington, United States, Bellevue
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Converge?

FurtherAI

San Francisco, California, United States

FurtherAI is a domain-specific AI for the insurance industry.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)InsuranceMachine LearningSoftware
SeedApr 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
TaxGPT

San Francisco, California, United States

TaxGPT uses artificial intelligence and tax information to automate tax filing.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)FinTechTax Preparation
SeedFeb 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,600,000
Zeplyn

New York, New York, United States

Zeplyn offers an AI assistant for financial advisors, automating admin tasks and generating accurate meeting notes.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)FinTechSoftware
SeedNov 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Hark

New York, New York, United States

Hark make the authentication process frictionless and bring video to life as the first step in the CX journey.

Customer ServiceSoftware
SeedJun 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
FORA

Nyack, New York, United States

FORA is an Artificial intelligence startup designed for the C-suite

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AISoftwareWeb Development
Pre SeedJan 31, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,800,000
Excarta

San Francisco, California, United States

Excarta is a cutting-edge AI research project that aims to make businesses more adaptable to unpredictable weather.

Web Development
SeedDec 19, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Lumber

San Jose, California, United States

Lumber is an automated payroll, time-tracking, accounts payable, compliance, and onboarding platform for the construction industry.

ConstructionFinancial ServicesPayments
SeedSep 12, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,500,000
Central Casting AI

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Central Casting AI provides game developers of any level with pre-trained non-player characters for games.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)GamingOnline Games
SeedMay 8, 2023
YieldX Solutions Ltd.

Caesarea, Hefa, Israel

Precision Ag-Biosecurity Data Platform For Livestock Farming.

Livestock
Pre SeedDec 18, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
Zenskar

New York, New York, United States

Zenskar develops a billing and pricing infrastructure for SaaS companies that offer usage-based pricing.

BillingSoftware
SeedOct 3, 2022
Amount Raised: $6,500,000