
Green D Ventures
Description
Green D Ventures is a distinctive venture capital firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, uniquely positioned as an alumni-led fund dedicated to supporting startups with a strong affiliation to Dartmouth College. Established in 2017, the firm leverages the extensive network of Dartmouth alumni, parents, and friends to identify and nurture promising ventures. Their investment focus spans Seed through Series A stages, targeting companies founded or led by Dartmouth graduates, or those with significant Dartmouth connections. This specialized approach allows Green D Ventures to tap into a rich ecosystem of talent and innovation within the Dartmouth community.
The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its commitment to providing crucial early-stage capital. Green D Ventures typically deploys initial cheques ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000. Beyond financial investment, the firm offers its portfolio companies access to a robust network of over 1,500 Dartmouth alumni, who provide mentorship, industry expertise, and potential business development opportunities. This network acts as a significant value-add, helping startups navigate challenges and accelerate growth across various sectors, including but not limited to SaaS, FinTech, Healthcare, Consumer, and Deep Tech.
Since its inception, Green D Ventures has demonstrated a strong track record of supporting successful ventures. The firm has invested in over 70 companies, showcasing its active participation in the startup ecosystem. These portfolio companies have collectively gone on to raise more than $1.5 billion in follow-on capital from other investors, underscoring the quality and potential of the startups Green D Ventures backs. Their mission extends beyond financial returns, aiming to foster entrepreneurship within the Dartmouth community and contribute to the success of its affiliated innovators.
Investor Profile
Green D Ventures has backed more than 182 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 40 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, Information Technology.
- Typical check size: $250K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (37%)
- Series A (24%)
- Series B (16%)
- Series Unknown (8%)
- Series C (4%)
- Series D (4%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
- Pre Seed (2%)
- Series F (2%)
- Private Equity (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (95%)
- United Kingdom (2%)
- Switzerland (1%)
- Canada (1%)
- South Africa (1%)
- Singapore (1%)
- Mexico (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Health Care
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Biotechnology
- Fintech
- Saas
- Medical
- Financial Services
- Enterprise Software
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