Silvertech Ventures

Silvertech Ventures is a New York City-based early-stage venture capital firm established in 2017, known for backing transformative technology companies. Co-founded by experienced investors Charlie Silver, formerly of Silver Lake, and Glenn Solomon, a former partner at Andreessen Horowitz, the firm leverages deep industry expertise and a robust network. While their initial description mentioned an accelerator component, Silvertech Ventures primarily operates as a venture capital firm, providing capital and strategic guidance to its portfolio companies.

The firm's investment strategy is primarily focused on Seed and Series A rounds, targeting high-growth potential startups across diverse sectors including fintech, enterprise software, AI, marketplaces, and digital media. Silvertech Ventures is also active in follow-on investments, supporting its portfolio companies through later stages beyond Series A, demonstrating a long-term commitment to their success. This approach allows them to participate in significant growth trajectories, as evidenced by their impressive portfolio.

Silvertech Ventures has built a formidable portfolio that includes numerous high-profile companies and unicorns such as Ramp, Current, Vise, Fetch Rewards, BlockFi, Carta, Plaid, Robinhood, Chime, Stripe, and Coinbase. Their involvement in these companies often begins at the crucial early stages. For instance, they were investors in Current's $5 million seed round and Vise's $14.5 million seed round, indicating their willingness to participate in substantial early funding rounds. The firm typically writes initial checks ranging from $500,000 for promising seed-stage ventures up to $7,500,000 for significant participation in Series A rounds, reflecting their commitment to meaningful ownership and support.

This strategic focus on early-stage, high-potential technology companies, combined with the extensive experience of its founding partners and a strong track record of successful investments, positions Silvertech Ventures as a key player in the venture capital landscape. They aim to be a value-add partner, providing not just capital but also strategic insights and operational support to help founders scale their businesses effectively.