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G20 Ventures

North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston

Description

G20 Ventures is a Boston-based early-stage venture capital firm established in 2014, primarily focused on investing in enterprise software, infrastructure, and cybersecurity companies. The firm positions itself as a capital partner for founders building the next generation of B2B technology solutions. With a strategic emphasis on the Northeast corridor, G20 Ventures leverages its deep network of experienced operators and entrepreneurs to identify and support promising startups. Their investment thesis centers on backing companies that address critical business needs with innovative software and infrastructure solutions.

The firm typically engages in Seed and Series A funding rounds, providing crucial early-stage capital. G20 Ventures is known for its hands-on approach, offering more than just financial backing by connecting portfolio companies with strategic partners, talent, and operational expertise. Their typical first check size ranges from $2 million to $8 million, indicating a commitment to significant early-stage investments that can help companies achieve key milestones and scale their operations effectively. This focused investment strategy allows them to build strong relationships with their portfolio companies and provide tailored support.

G20 Ventures has successfully raised multiple funds, demonstrating consistent investor confidence in their strategy and team. As of their latest fund, G20 Ventures III, which closed in December 2021, the firm secured $150 million in capital. This brings their total capital raised across all funds to an impressive $260 million. The firm's consistent fundraising success underscores its reputation as a reliable and impactful investor in the early-stage enterprise technology landscape, particularly within the competitive Boston and broader East Coast venture ecosystems. Their commitment to fostering growth in the enterprise software sector remains a cornerstone of their investment philosophy.

Investor Profile

G20 Ventures has backed more than 49 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 24 rounds, about 49% of its total and boasts 9 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, Israel, Singapore.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Enterprise Software, Information Technology.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $2M – $8M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (41%)
  • Seed (18%)
  • Series B (18%)
  • Series C (8%)
  • Series Unknown (6%)
  • Pre Seed (4%)
  • Series E (2%)
  • Series D (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (88%)
  • Israel (4%)
  • Singapore (4%)
  • Colombia (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Enterprise Software
  • Information Technology
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Internet
  • Network Security
  • Human Resources
  • Saas
  • Analytics
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does G20 Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Accomplice
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 5
General Catalyst
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 3
The Perkins Fund
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
American Family Ventures
North America, Wisconsin, United States, Madison
Co-Investments: 3
FirstMark
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Commerce Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Renegade Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Underscore VC
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 5
Pillar VC
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
Work-Bench
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does G20 Ventures often collaborate with?

BK
North America, North Carolina, United States, Ether
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
AO
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Burlington
Shared Deals: 2
CJ
North America, Ohio, United States, Independence
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Dan Simerman
North America, New York, United States, Brooklyn
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by G20 Ventures?

CloudZero

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

CloudZero is a cloud cost optimization platform that enables organizations to analyze and manage their cloud expenditures.

Cloud ComputingCloud ManagementDeveloper ToolsDevOpsMachine LearningSaaSSoftware
Series CMay 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $56,000,000
Brandlight

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Brandlight engages in AI Insights and Influence System.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information Technology
Pre SeedApr 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,750,000
ReFiBuy

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

ReFiBuy is building agentic solutions for retail/e-commerce's hardest problems

Enterprise Software
Pre SeedMar 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,700,000

Karpatkey provides financial services and treasury management solutions to DeFi protocols

Financial ServicesProfessional ServicesRisk Management
SeedOct 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
ZOTH

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Bridging Liquidity Across TradFi and Onchain Fi - One RWA at a Time

BlockchainDecentralized Finance (DeFi)FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
SeedAug 6, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Mintify

New York, New York, United States

Modular trading terminal for NFT-Fi, powered by $ME. Discover, analyze and trade digital assets using our powerful multi-chain terminal.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinTech
SeedJul 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,400,000
Alex

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Alex is an open-source DeFi development business based on the Stacks Blockchain and inspired by financial markets throughout the world.

BitcoinFinanceFinancial Services
Series AMar 26, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Truflation

San Francisco, California, United States

Daily, unbiased, data-driven, real-market inflation rate available on-chain for your DeFi product.

Financial ServicesInformation TechnologyWeb3
Series AFeb 6, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Via Scientific

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Via Scientific to help scientists and bioinformaticians generate novel science that improves the world.

BiotechnologyMedical
SeedJan 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Congruity360

Norwell, Massachusetts, United States

A data management platform for information security, data management, governance, and privacy teams in regulated, data-heavy industries.

AnalyticsBig DataCloud Data ServicesCloud InfrastructureData ManagementInfrastructurePrivacyRisk ManagementSecuritySoftware
Series UnknownJun 27, 2023