
Two Lanterns Venture Capital
Description
Two Lanterns Venture Capital is a highly focused early-stage venture firm based in Newton, United States, specializing in Pre-Seed and Seed investments. The firm primarily targets high-impact software startups across two key geographies: the United States and Israel. Known for its selective approach, Two Lanterns aims to partner with companies that are developing innovative solutions with significant market potential, often in areas such as enterprise SaaS, artificial intelligence/machine learning, and cybersecurity.
The firm maintains a disciplined investment pace, typically investing in just 1-2 new companies per year. This highly curated strategy allows Two Lanterns to provide dedicated attention to its portfolio companies. Their initial check sizes range from $100,000 to $250,000, positioning them as a crucial early capital provider for nascent technology ventures. This strategic investment size is designed to help startups achieve critical milestones, such as product development and initial market traction, before larger institutional rounds.
Two Lanterns emphasizes a founder-friendly and hands-on approach, aiming to be more than just a capital provider. As a small and nimble fund, they pride themselves on offering tailored support and strategic guidance to their portfolio founders. Their deep engagement is intended to help navigate the challenges of early-stage growth, leveraging their network and expertise to foster success. This commitment to active partnership underscores their philosophy of building long-term relationships with the entrepreneurs they back.
Investor Profile
Two Lanterns Venture Capital has backed more than 24 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 1 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, Israel.
- Strong thematic focus on Information Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Typical check size: $100K – $250K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (58%)
- Series A (21%)
- Pre Seed (17%)
- Series B (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (79%)
- Israel (21%)
Industry Focus
- Information Technology
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Saas
- Analytics
- Fintech
- Internet
- Real Estate
- Marketing
- Edtech
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