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Positive Sum

North America, Connecticut, United States, Stamford

Description

Positive Sum is a venture capital and private equity firm that helps teams build extraordinary businesses.

Investor Profile

Positive Sum has backed more than 19 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 42% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, FinTech, Financial Services.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (47%)
  • Series B (21%)
  • Seed (21%)
  • Series Unknown (11%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Fintech
  • Financial Services
  • Big Data
  • Internet
  • Finance
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Computer
  • Enterprise Software
  • Employment
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Who does Positive Sum frequently co-invest with?

Morgan Stanley
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Company Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
MassMutual
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Springfield
Co-Investments: 2
Relish Works
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 2
Thrive Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Great Oaks Venture Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Acrew Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Pioneer Fund
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
BoxGroup
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Rachel Zoe Ventures
North America, California, United States, West Hollywood
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Positive Sum often collaborate with?

PF
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Philadelphia
Shared Deals: 1
Balaji Srinivasan
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
KC
North America, Utah, United States, Park City
Shared Deals: 1
EB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AA
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
AM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AD
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 1
CC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
David Reuter
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Philadelphia
Shared Deals: 1
SP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Positive Sum?

Rogo

New York, New York, United States

Rogo provides an enterprise AI platform for automating research, workflows, and document creation in finance.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business IntelligenceFinancial ServicesFinTechGenerative AI
Series CJan 28, 2026
Amount Raised: $75,000,000
Etched.ai

Cupertino, California, United States

Etched.ai is an AI chip startup that develops Sohu, a chip designed specifically for running transformer models.

AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerHardwareSemiconductor
Series UnknownJan 14, 2026
Amount Raised: $500,000,000
Base Power

Austin, Texas, United States

Base Power is a modern energy provider that specializes in residential backup battery systems and electricity plans.

BatteryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy ManagementEnergy StorageIndustrialPower Grid
Series COct 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,000,000,000
ID.me

Mclean, Virginia, United States

ID.me is a digital identity wallet that allows users to securely prove their identity online.

Cloud Data ServicesCyber SecurityFraud DetectionIdentity ManagementPrivacySoftware
Series ESep 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $65,000,000
Rogo

New York, New York, United States

Rogo is a secure Generative AI platform purpose-built for elite financial institutions.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business IntelligenceFinancial ServicesFinTechGenerative AI
Series BApr 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
Etched.ai

San Francisco, California, United States

Etched.ai is an AI chip startup that develops Sohu, a chip designed specifically for running transformer models.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerHardware
Series AJun 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $120,000,000
Manufactured

Culver City, California, United States

Manufactured is a digital inventory platform for SMBs.

Consumer GoodsInternetManufacturingSupply Chain Management
Series AFeb 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $19,500,000
Lone Palm Labs

New York, New York, United States

Lone Palm Labs is a consumer technology company focused on social applications for friends and family.

AppsSocial Media
SeedJul 7, 2023
Passthrough

New York, New York, United States

Passthrough develops a fund workflow automation platform that makes it easy to distribute subscription agreements to investors.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechSoftware
Series AFeb 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Blues Wireless

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Blues Wireless is a communications equipment company that provides embedded cellular solutions.

Cloud ManagementInternetInternet of ThingsTelecommunications
Series AJan 5, 2023
Amount Raised: $32,000,000

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