
Indicator Ventures
Description
Indicator Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm that strategically focuses on early-stage investments, primarily targeting Seed and Series A rounds. Their core investment thesis centers on software solutions designed to enhance work, life, and wealth-building accessibility. This encompasses a broad range of sectors, including the Future of Work, FinTech, Consumer applications, and Enterprise SaaS. The firm is recognized for its active investment approach, often taking a lead or co-lead position in the funding rounds of its portfolio companies, providing more than just capital but also strategic guidance.
Indicator Ventures typically deploys initial checks ranging from $500,000 to $1.5 million. This strategic investment range enables them to support nascent companies through their critical early growth phases, providing essential capital, operational guidance, and access to their extensive network. Their hands-on approach is designed to help founders achieve product-market fit, scale operations efficiently, and prepare effectively for subsequent funding rounds, thereby maximizing their potential for long-term success.
The firm has demonstrated a consistent and impressive growth in its fund sizes over time, reflecting increasing capacity and strong investor confidence. Their latest fund, Indicator Ventures Fund III, successfully closed at $45 million. This significant fund follows previous successful raises, including a $30 million Fund II and a $15 million Fund I, illustrating a steady progression in their investment capabilities and expanding reach within the early-stage ecosystem. Their commitment to impactful software solutions positions them as a key player in fostering innovation across various critical sectors.
Investor Profile
Indicator Ventures has backed more than 85 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 17 rounds, about 20% of its total and boasts 11 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, Information Technology.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $500K – $1.5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (58%)
- Series A (21%)
- Series Unknown (7%)
- Pre Seed (6%)
- Series B (5%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
- Series C (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (100%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Health Care
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Saas
- Enterprise Software
- Financial Services
- Machine Learning
- Internet
- Fintech
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