
Emerald Development Managers
Description
Emerald Development Managers LP is a New York-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage growth equity investments. Established to provide capital and strategic support to promising companies, the firm primarily targets sectors such as technology, healthcare, and financial services. Their investment approach is characterized by a long-term perspective, aiming to partner with management teams to scale innovative businesses and drive significant value creation. The firm's focus on 'early-stage growth equity' indicates a preference for companies that have moved beyond the initial startup phase but are still in a high-growth trajectory, requiring substantial capital to accelerate expansion.
The firm typically seeks out companies that have demonstrated initial traction and are poised for significant market expansion. They are known for their hands-on approach, offering operational expertise and network access to their portfolio companies, which is crucial for businesses navigating rapid growth. Emerald Development Managers often participates in syndicated rounds, co-investing alongside other reputable venture capital firms and institutional investors. This collaborative strategy allows them to deploy substantial capital while leveraging collective insights and mitigating risk across their investment portfolio.
While specific portfolio details are proprietary, public records indicate their involvement in various high-growth companies. For example, they have participated in funding rounds where companies raised significant capital, such as a Series B round totaling $20 million for a healthcare technology firm, or a Series C round exceeding $40 million for a fintech innovator. These investments underscore their commitment to fostering innovation and driving market disruption across their core sectors. Their typical first check size ranges from approximately $5 million to $25 million, reflecting their focus on providing meaningful growth capital to companies transitioning from early-stage development to market leadership.
Investor Profile
Emerald Development Managers has backed more than 39 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 21% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Cyber Security, Medical.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $5M – $25M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (33%)
- Seed (21%)
- Series Unknown (18%)
- Series B (15%)
- Series C (10%)
- Series D (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (95%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
- Canada (3%)
Industry Focus
- Biotechnology
- Cyber Security
- Medical
- Health Care
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Software
- Cloud Security
- Security
- Life Science
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