Activate Venture Partners

Activate Venture Partners is a New York-based early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to investing in high-growth technology companies. Established with a focus on supporting innovative startups from their foundational stages, the firm primarily targets Seed and Series A rounds. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying disruptive technologies and strong management teams poised for significant market impact. With a history spanning over a decade, Activate Venture Partners has positioned itself as a key player in the East Coast's venture ecosystem, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance to its portfolio companies.

The firm's investment capacity is notably anchored by its Activate Venture Partners II, L.P. fund, which successfully closed at $100 million in 2012. This capital enables them to make meaningful initial investments, typically ranging from $1 million to $7 million per company. This range allows them to participate in a variety of early-stage opportunities, from initial seed funding to more substantial Series A rounds that help companies scale their operations and expand their market reach. Activate Venture Partners seeks to be a lead or significant co-investor, actively engaging with founders to foster growth.

To date, Activate Venture Partners has built a diverse portfolio, having made over 28 investments across various technology sectors. Their commitment to nurturing promising ventures has also yielded a solid track record of successful exits, with 10 companies from their portfolio achieving liquidity events. These exits underscore the firm's ability to identify and back companies that ultimately deliver strong returns. Their strategic approach combines rigorous due diligence with a hands-on partnership model, aiming to accelerate the development and commercialization of groundbreaking technologies.