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Ardent Venture Partners

North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington

Description

Ardent Venture Partners is a Washington D.C.-based venture capital firm established in 2017, dedicated to investing in early-stage technology companies that are transforming the future of work. The firm focuses on enterprise software solutions designed to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and adapt to evolving business landscapes. Their investment thesis centers on identifying visionary founders who are building innovative platforms that address critical needs within the modern workforce.

Ardent Venture Partners primarily targets Seed and Series A rounds, often taking a lead or co-lead position in these early-stage investments. The firm typically deploys initial checks ranging from $1 million to $3 million, demonstrating their commitment to providing substantial early capital to promising startups. With two funds raised, including a $70 million Fund II, Ardent Venture Partners has built a robust portfolio of companies poised for significant growth in the enterprise technology sector.

Beyond capital, Ardent Venture Partners emphasizes a hands-on approach, leveraging their deep industry expertise and extensive network to support portfolio companies. They aim to be strategic partners, assisting founders with product development, market strategy, talent acquisition, and subsequent fundraising efforts. Their focus areas within the future of work span various categories, including AI-powered automation, collaboration tools, HR tech, and data analytics platforms, all aimed at driving efficiency and innovation in the workplace. The firm's commitment to long-term partnerships underscores their belief in fostering sustainable growth for their portfolio.

Investor Profile

Ardent Venture Partners has backed more than 23 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 26% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, India.
  • Strong thematic focus on FinTech, Financial Services, Software.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $3M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (35%)
  • Seed (35%)
  • Series B (17%)
  • Pre Seed (9%)
  • Series Unknown (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (96%)
  • India (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Fintech
  • Financial Services
  • Software
  • Finance
  • Lending
  • Payments
  • Banking
  • Mobile Apps
  • Mobile Payments
  • Advertising
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Ardent Venture Partners frequently co-invest with?

Truist Ventures
North America, North Carolina, United States, Charlotte
Co-Investments: 2
Cameron Ventures
North America, Oklahoma, United States, Oklahoma City
Co-Investments: 2
Tech Square Ventures
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 3
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 4
BoxGroup
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Accel
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
Lowercarbon Capital
North America, Wyoming, United States, Jackson
Co-Investments: 3
Andreessen Horowitz
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
QED Investors
North America, Virginia, United States, Alexandria
Co-Investments: 3
Infinity Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Ardent Venture Partners often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
AS
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Shared Deals: 1
Mark Shoberg
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 1
SL
Europe, Neuchatel, Switzerland
Shared Deals: 1
David Cummings
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Shared Deals: 2
David Dorman
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Shared Deals: 1
EM
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Shared Deals: 1
TK
North America, Indiana, United States, Indianapolis
Shared Deals: 1
KP
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Shared Deals: 1
JH
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Ardent Venture Partners?

Palla

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

Palla is an application for international money transactions.

Financial ServicesFinTechMobile AppsMobile PaymentsSoftware
Series AMay 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $14,500,000
Swivel

New York, New York, United States

Swivel advances ad operations by automating tedious processes, allowing humans to concentrate on strategy and creativity.

AdvertisingMarketing
Series AApr 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,800,000
Crux

New York, New York, United States

Crux is a capital market company that provides debit marketplace,transferable tax credits, and market intelligence for tax credit transfers.

Clean EnergyFinanceLendingManufacturingRenewable Energy
Series BApr 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
e:cueAI

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

e:cue ai is able to plan more effectively, optimize our resources, and confidently scale.

AnalyticsInfrastructure
SeedMar 12, 2025
Pickleheads

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Pickleheads is a pickleball-playing court location-finding software.

Casual GamesMobile AppsSports
SeedFeb 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Method Financial

Austin, Texas, United States

Method Financial is a financial connectivity API for consumer liability data and payments.

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechLendingPayments
Series BJan 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $42,000,000
Roe AI

San Francisco, California, United States

Roe AI is an AI-native data platform for unstructured data stored in blob storage and CRMs.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data ManagementSoftware
SeedAug 6, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Lendflow

Austin, Texas, United States

Lendflow is a software company that develops embedded credit infrastructure for lenders and software companies.

FinTechLendingSoftware
Series AAug 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $14,200,000
Rainforest

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Rainforest focuses on providing software platforms for payment processing.

Financial ServicesFinTechPayments
Series AJun 26, 2024
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Verituity

Mclean, Virginia, United States

Verituity is a verified digital payments platform that connects banks, businesses, and payees to first-time and on-time digital payouts.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechMobile Payments
Series BJun 21, 2024
Amount Raised: $18,800,000