
Beta Fund
Description
Beta Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm strategically located in Newton, Massachusetts, with a distinct focus on the burgeoning high-tech and biotechnology sectors. The firm positions itself as a crucial partner for nascent companies, providing not just capital but also active support to help them navigate the complex early phases of growth. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying and nurturing enterprises that possess groundbreaking technologies, robust management teams, and significant potential to capture large market opportunities.
As an early-stage investor, Beta Fund primarily targets seed and Series A funding rounds. They are known for their willingness to lead or co-lead these initial financing efforts, signaling a strong commitment to their portfolio companies. The firm's typical initial investment ranges from $500,000 to $2,000,000, demonstrating their sweet spot for substantial early-stage commitments that can significantly propel a startup's development. This range allows them to support a diverse set of ventures, from deep-tech innovations requiring substantial R&D to software solutions with faster market entry potential.
Beyond financial backing, Beta Fund emphasizes its role as an active, value-add investor. They provide strategic guidance, leveraging their deep industry expertise to help companies refine their business models and market approaches. Furthermore, the firm offers operational support and facilitates access to its extensive network of industry leaders, potential partners, and follow-on investors. This comprehensive support system is designed to accelerate the growth trajectory of their portfolio companies, ensuring they are well-equipped to scale and achieve their long-term objectives in competitive high-tech and biotech landscapes.
Investor Profile
Beta Fund has backed more than 21 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, China.
- Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Medical Device, Health Care.
- Typical check size: $500K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (29%)
- Series B (19%)
- Series A (19%)
- Convertible Note (14%)
- Seed (14%)
- Debt Financing (5%)
Country Focus
- United States (95%)
- China (5%)
Industry Focus
- Biotechnology
- Medical Device
- Health Care
- Software
- Mobile
- Therapeutics
- Corporate Training
- Enterprise Software
- Pharmaceutical
- Education
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