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NCT Ventures

North America, Ohio, United States, Columbus

Description

NCT Ventures is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, strategically positioned to capitalize on the burgeoning technology ecosystem in the Midwest. The firm primarily targets seed and early-stage technology companies that demonstrate the potential to disrupt established industries. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying high-growth, technology-enabled businesses across various sectors, including Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), FinTech, InsurTech, Healthcare IT, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Cybersecurity. This broad yet focused approach allows them to engage with a diverse range of innovative startups poised for significant market impact.

The firm's typical first check size ranges from $500,000 to $2,000,000, indicating a commitment to providing substantial initial capital for nascent companies. NCT Ventures often takes a lead or co-lead position in funding rounds, demonstrating their conviction in the ventures they back. Beyond financial investment, NCT Ventures is known for its hands-on approach, offering significant operational support, strategic guidance, and access to their extensive network of industry experts and potential partners. This value-add is crucial for early-stage companies navigating the complexities of growth and market penetration.

NCT Ventures has built a robust portfolio, having made over 100 investments in promising startups since its inception. Their commitment extends beyond capital deployment, as they actively work with their portfolio companies to refine business models, scale operations, and achieve key milestones. By leveraging their deep industry knowledge and operational expertise, NCT Ventures aims to accelerate the growth trajectory of its portfolio companies, fostering innovation and contributing to the economic development of the region and beyond. Their strategic location in Columbus also provides them with unique insights into the specific needs and opportunities within the Midwest's tech landscape.

Investor Profile

NCT Ventures has backed more than 47 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 11 rounds, about 23% of its total and boasts 12 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Health Care.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $2M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (38%)
  • Seed (36%)
  • Series A (13%)
  • Series C (6%)
  • Convertible Note (2%)
  • Series B (2%)
  • Angel (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Health Care
  • Analytics
  • Saas
  • Internet
  • Medical
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Machine Learning
  • Advertising
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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 NCT Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Drive Capital
North America, Ohio, United States, Columbus
Co-Investments: 2
Rev1 Ventures
North America, Ohio, United States, Columbus
Co-Investments: 8
Fintech71
North America, Ohio, United States, Columbus
Co-Investments: 2
Detroit Venture Partners
North America, Michigan, United States, Detroit
Co-Investments: 3
Social Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
Aspect Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 2
Precursor Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Heritage Group
North America, Tennessee, United States, Nashville
Co-Investments: 2
LOUD Capital
North America, Ohio, United States, Columbus
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does NCT Ventures often collaborate with?

JR
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
PK
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Shared Deals: 2
SV
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Salem
Shared Deals: 1
ED
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
KM
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1
PO
North America, Wisconsin, United States, Milwaukee
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by NCT Ventures?

Enlace Health

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Enlace Health delivers the end-to-end solution that solves the infrastructure challenges driving today’s unsustainable healthcare system.

Health CareInformation TechnologyMedicalSoftware
Series CJan 9, 2020
Amount Raised: $27,000,000
SHARE Mobility

Columbus, Ohio, United States

SHARE Mobility provides transportation solutions for companies.

Employee BenefitsFleet ManagementRide SharingSmart CitiesTransportation
SeedNov 1, 2019
Healthy Roster

Dublin, Ohio, United States

Healthy Roster provides patient engagement, care coordination, secure communication and outreach tools.

ChildrenHealth CareWellness
Convertible NoteSep 1, 2019
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
IUNU

Seattle, Washington, United States

IUNU is an industrial computer vision company that connects plants, facilities, and people through a single interface.

AgricultureArtificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerIndustrialRenewable Energy
Series UnknownFeb 26, 2019
Amount Raised: $7,500,000
OROS

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

OROS is an insulative technology company that produces a range of aerogel-insulated outdoor winter jackets.

FashionLifestyleWearables
SeedOct 4, 2018
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
SafeWire

Columbus, Ohio, United States

SafeWire provides software to title companies to combat wire fraud in real estate transactions.

BlockchainGovernmentReal EstateSoftware
SeedJun 25, 2018
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Rhyme

New Albany, Ohio, United States

Rhyme brings together payers and providers on a unified network to achieve automated decisions in real-time.

Health CareInformation TechnologyMedical
Series AMay 15, 2018
Amount Raised: $10,570,000
SafeWire

Columbus, Ohio, United States

SafeWire provides software to title companies to combat wire fraud in real estate transactions.

BlockchainGovernmentReal EstateSoftware
SeedDec 26, 2017
PopCom

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Popcom provides touchless vending machines that track transactions to create live sales and product reports.

RetailSoftwareVending and Concessions
SeedDec 20, 2017
Amount Raised: $600,000
Buzz Solutions

Palo Alto, California, United States

Buzz Solutions provides a platform for teams for fostering smart, stable, and resilient infrastructure inspections and monitoring.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMachine LearningPaaSSaaSSoftware
SeedNov 16, 2017