
Glasswing Ventures
Description
Glasswing Ventures is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in investments within the artificial intelligence (AI) and frontier technology sectors. The firm's core mission is to identify and back startups that are developing innovative solutions to power the "intelligent enterprise," focusing on technologies that transform business operations and decision-making. Their strategic location in a major tech hub allows them to tap into a rich ecosystem of talent and innovation, particularly in deep tech and enterprise software.
Since its inception, Glasswing Ventures has demonstrated a consistent ability to raise significant capital, reflecting investor confidence in its focused strategy. The firm successfully closed its inaugural fund, Glasswing Ventures Fund I, at $112 million in 2018. Building on this momentum, they subsequently raised and closed their second fund, Glasswing Ventures Fund II, at an even larger sum of $158 million in 2022. These funds are primarily deployed into seed and Series A rounds, with initial investments typically ranging from $1 million to $5 million. This approach allows them to be a foundational partner for promising early-stage companies.
Glasswing Ventures seeks out companies that possess disruptive technology, a clear path to market leadership, and exceptional founding teams. They are particularly interested in startups leveraging AI, machine learning, and other advanced technologies to create scalable enterprise solutions. Beyond capital, the firm provides extensive operational support, leveraging its deep industry expertise and a robust network of advisors and corporate partners. This hands-on approach aims to accelerate growth, refine product-market fit, and navigate the complexities of scaling a technology business, ultimately fostering the development of the next generation of intelligent enterprises.
Investor Profile
Glasswing Ventures has backed more than 71 startups, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 33 rounds, about 46% of its total and boasts 9 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, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (56%)
- Series A (18%)
- Pre Seed (10%)
- Series B (8%)
- Series Unknown (7%)
Country Focus
- United States (94%)
- Canada (4%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Cyber Security
- Big Data
- Information Services
- Machine Learning
- Computer
- Enterprise Software
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