Lorimer Ventures

Lorimer Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Brooklyn, New York, dedicated to supporting ambitious entrepreneurs building transformative B2B companies. The firm primarily focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage investments, aiming to be the first institutional capital or an early significant participant in promising startups. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying exceptional teams addressing large market opportunities within the business-to-business landscape, with a strong emphasis on scalable solutions.

The firm's investment thesis is deeply rooted in the belief that the next wave of innovation will emerge from solutions that enhance enterprise efficiency, productivity, and connectivity. While sector-agnostic within B2B, Lorimer Ventures shows a particular interest in areas such as SaaS, AI/ML applications, fintech infrastructure, future of work solutions, and supply chain optimization. They seek companies with strong product-market fit potential, defensible technology, and scalable business models. Lorimer Ventures typically deploys initial checks ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000, providing crucial early capital to help founders achieve key milestones.

Beyond capital, Lorimer Ventures emphasizes a hands-on, founder-friendly approach, leveraging their network and operational expertise to support portfolio companies through critical growth phases. They aim to be a strategic partner, assisting with subsequent fundraising, talent acquisition, and go-to-market strategies. Since its inception, Lorimer Ventures has built a diverse portfolio, having made investments in over 25 companies. Many of their portfolio companies have successfully secured significant follow-on funding, with their collective portfolio raising over $75 million in subsequent rounds, demonstrating the firm's ability to identify and nurture high-potential ventures.