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Joe Caruso

North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston

Description

For the last 20 years Joe has served as mentor, coach, and personal advisor to CEO’s and entrepreneurs. In recent years, he has served as in...

Investor Profile

Joe Caruso has backed more than 25 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 12 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, South Africa, France.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Mobile.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (68%)
  • Pre Seed (12%)
  • Series A (8%)
  • Series Unknown (8%)
  • Convertible Note (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (88%)
  • South Africa (4%)
  • France (4%)
  • Israel (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Saas
  • Mobile
  • Internet
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Enterprise Software
  • Advertising
  • Analytics
  • Education
  • Mobile Apps
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FAQ

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

Who does Joe Caruso frequently co-invest with?

Oyster Angel Fund
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Belmont
Co-Investments: 3
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 4
Right Side Capital Management
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
CM
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 3
Founder Collective
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 3
Atlas Venture
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 5
Correlation Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Co-Investments: 2
Boston Seed Capital
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 5
Bantam Group
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Westwood
Co-Investments: 7
Longworth Venture Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Waltham
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Joe Caruso often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 2
CL
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 3
LM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
TD
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 4
WH
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 5
MR
North America, California, United States, San Jose
Shared Deals: 2
SD
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 4
MM
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Reading
Shared Deals: 2
JD
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 3
Shared Deals: 3

What are some of recent deals done by Joe Caruso?

Surround Insurance

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Surround Insurance is an insurance company that provides auto insurance and claims services.

Financial ServicesFinTechInsurTechProperty Insurance
Pre SeedDec 31, 2019
Amount Raised: $1,425,000
Konnecto

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Konnecto its the world's 1st Prescriptive Path-to-Purchase Optimization Platform

Big DataConsumer ResearchInternetMarketingSoftware
Pre SeedMay 30, 2019
AceUp, Inc.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The AI-Powered Team Transformation Engine. Leading provider globally of Human-Centered Leadership Development solutions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Corporate TrainingEdTechEducationHuman ResourcesPersonal DevelopmentSaaSSoftwareTrainingVirtual Workforce
Pre SeedMar 15, 2019
Amount Raised: $650,000
Aerobotics

Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Aerobotics is a data analytics company, providing tree and fruit insights enabled by drone imagery and artificial intelligence.

AgricultureAgTechAnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)DronesFarmingMachine LearningSoftware
Series AJul 18, 2018
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
HomeBinder

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

HomeBinder is a comprehensive online home management tool that empowers "carfax-ish" reports at the time of sale.

Information TechnologyReal EstateSaaSSoftware
SeedJun 1, 2018
Amount Raised: $390,000
Voatz

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Voatz is a mobile election voting platform, secured via smart biometrics, real time ID verification, and the blockchain for irrefutability.

BlockchainCyber SecurityGovernmentMobileMobile AppsPolitics
SeedJan 8, 2018
Amount Raised: $2,200,000
Parkloco

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Parkloco is an online platform that provides real-time data analytics software to parking lot owners and more.

AnalyticsAutomotiveParkingReal TimeSaaSSoftwareTransportation
SeedApr 15, 2016
Mylestone

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Mylestone makes people's memories easily accessible on virtual assistants, like Amazon's Echo.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)InternetVirtual Assistant
SeedMar 21, 2016
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
Kincrew

Austin, Texas, United States

Kincrew provides solutions to help separated families and single parents manage their co-parenting lives more easily and without conflict.

Consumer SoftwareInformation TechnologyLegalMobileMobile Apps
SeedFeb 1, 2016
Amount Raised: $450,000
Fam

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Fam's mission is to build products that revolutionize the way teens and millennials communicate.

InternetMessagingPrivate Social NetworkingSocial MediaSocial NetworkVideo ChatVideo Streaming
SeedAug 19, 2015
Amount Raised: $1,650,000