Geoff Judge
Description
Geoff Judge is a seasoned venture capitalist and Partner at iNovia Capital, a prominent North American venture capital firm. His background includes significant operational experience as a co-founder of 24/7 Media, a digital advertising company that was acquired by WPP, and as President of Interactive Imaginations. This operational depth provides him with valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by early-stage companies, particularly in the ad tech and digital media sectors.
At iNovia, Judge focuses on investments in SaaS, e-commerce, digital media, and other technology-driven sectors. iNovia Capital manages over $2.2 billion in committed capital, deploying funds across Seed, Series A, and Series B stages. The firm’s investment strategy typically involves initial checks ranging from $1 million to $10 million, with the capacity for larger follow-on investments.
This strategic approach allows iNovia, and by extension Judge, to support companies from their nascent stages through significant growth phases. His involvement often extends beyond capital, leveraging his extensive network and operational expertise to guide portfolio companies in areas such as market strategy, talent acquisition, and scaling operations. Judge's investment philosophy emphasizes strong management teams, disruptive technologies, and scalable business models, aiming to build long-term value and foster innovation within the North American tech ecosystem.
Investor Profile
Geoff Judge has backed more than 24 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Nigeria.
- Strong thematic focus on Marketing, Advertising, Information Technology.
- Typical check size: $1M – $10M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (63%)
- Series Unknown (17%)
- Series A (8%)
- Angel (8%)
- Convertible Note (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (96%)
- Nigeria (4%)
Industry Focus
- Marketing
- Advertising
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Financial Services
- Ad Targeting
- Software
- Payments
- Ad Retargeting
- Health Care
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