
CFV Ventures
Description
CFV Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm strategically positioned in Charlotte, North Carolina, a burgeoning hub for financial technology. Established in 2021, the firm is exclusively dedicated to investing in innovative fintech companies, primarily targeting Seed to Series A funding rounds. Their focus encompasses a broad spectrum of financial technology, seeking to back disruptive startups that are poised to reshape the financial services industry.
The firm operates with a clear investment thesis, providing crucial capital to promising fintech ventures. CFV Ventures typically deploys initial checks ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000, demonstrating their commitment to supporting companies at critical early growth stages. This capital is often accompanied by strategic guidance and access to their network, leveraging Charlotte's deep financial industry expertise. They launched their first fund, CFV Fund I, with a total capital commitment of $10 million, underscoring their capacity to make meaningful investments in the sector.
Since its inception, CFV Ventures has actively built a diversified portfolio of fintech innovators. As of mid-2023, the firm had already invested in over 10 companies, showcasing a rapid deployment of capital and a keen eye for emerging opportunities. Their approach extends beyond mere funding, aiming to be a value-add partner for their portfolio companies, helping them navigate the complexities of product development, market entry, and scaling within the highly regulated financial landscape. This focused strategy allows CFV Ventures to play a significant role in fostering the next generation of fintech leaders.
Investor Profile
CFV Ventures has backed more than 61 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 3% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Pre Seed, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, FinTech, Software.
- Typical check size: $250K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Pre Seed (56%)
- Seed (44%)
Country Focus
- United States (80%)
- Canada (10%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
- Mexico (2%)
- Japan (2%)
- Nigeria (2%)
Industry Focus
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Software
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Saas
- Internet
- Machine Learning
- Finance
- Payments
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