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Project 11 Ventures

North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston

Description

Project 11 Ventures is a Boston-based venture capital firm renowned for its focus on early-stage technology and software companies. Co-founded and led by managing partners Katie Rae and Reed Sturtevant, the firm positions itself as a hands-on partner, working closely with founders from the seed stage to help build and scale their businesses. Their investment philosophy emphasizes deep collaboration and strategic guidance, aiming to provide more than just capital to their portfolio companies.

The firm primarily targets seed-stage opportunities, seeking innovative startups with strong potential for disruption and growth within the tech and software sectors. Project 11 Ventures is known for writing initial checks typically ranging from $750,000 to $1.5 million. This focused approach allows them to engage deeply with a select number of promising ventures, helping them navigate the critical early phases of development and market entry. Their commitment extends beyond the initial investment, often participating in follow-on rounds to support their portfolio companies' continued expansion.

With their most recent fund, Seed Fund III, closing at $100 million, Project 11 Ventures has demonstrated significant capacity to back emerging tech companies. Over its operational history, the firm has built an extensive portfolio, having made over 110 investments and facilitated more than 10 successful exits. This track record underscores their strategic acumen and their integral role in fostering the vibrant startup ecosystem in Boston and beyond. Their consistent presence and active involvement make them a notable player for early-stage founders seeking experienced venture partners.

Investor Profile

Project 11 Ventures has backed more than 26 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 31% of its total and boasts 7 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, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning.
  • Typical check size: $750K – $1.5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (85%)
  • Series A (8%)
  • Series Unknown (4%)
  • Angel (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Machine Learning
  • Analytics
  • Mobile
  • Fintech
  • Health Care
  • Advertising
  • Hardware
  • Cloud Data Services
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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 Project 11 Ventures frequently co-invest with?

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North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Bolt
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
LaunchCapital
North America, Connecticut, United States, New Haven
Co-Investments: 2
Founder Collective
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 6
Hyperplane
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 4
Flybridge
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Castor Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 1
Bantam Group
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Westwood
Co-Investments: 5
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 2
Slow Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Project 11 Ventures often collaborate with?

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North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
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North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
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North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 2
MD
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
JG
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
BM
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
JC
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
JB
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
JS
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
Warren Katz
North America, Quebec, Canada, Montréal
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Project 11 Ventures?

Mightier

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Mightier is a gaming platform and family program scientifically-proven to help kids regulate their emotions.

GamingHealth CareMental HealthVideo Games
Series AMay 21, 2019
Amount Raised: $6,600,000
Forge.AI

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Forge.AI develops AI systems intended to process unstructured information.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMachine Learning
Series ADec 6, 2018
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
Mightier

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Mightier is a gaming platform and family program scientifically-proven to help kids regulate their emotions.

GamingHealth CareMental HealthVideo Games
SeedJun 19, 2018
Amount Raised: $2,400,000
Sentenai

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Sentenai is a cloud-based platform for automating data engineering for machine learning and predictive applications, primarily in IoT.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud Data ServicesCloud InfrastructureInfrastructureMachine LearningSoftware
SeedOct 27, 2017
Tomorrow.io

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Tomorrow.io is a weather intelligence platform that provides real-time weather forecasts.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataBusiness Information SystemsEnvironmental ConsultingSaaS
SeedMay 1, 2017
Amount Raised: $4,950,000
TellusLabs

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

TellusLabs is a satellite imagery and machine learning company.

AgricultureDeveloper PlatformGeospatialInternetMachine Learning
SeedJan 17, 2017
Amount Raised: $3,100,000
Airfox

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Airfox provides the financially underserved in emerging markets digital access to financial services.

BankingCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTechMobileWireless
SeedAug 16, 2016
Amount Raised: $1,100,000
Wise Systems

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Wise Systems' autonomous dispatch and routing software uses AI to improve fleet efficiency and customer service for last-mile operations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareFleet ManagementLogisticsMachine Learning
SeedJun 14, 2016
Amount Raised: $1,017,326
RadioPublic

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

RadioPublic is a game-changing resource for startup capital, resources, and expertise for podcasters.

AudioInternet RadioMobilePodcast
SeedApr 26, 2016
Airmada

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Airmada is a building autonomous ground stations for drones.

AerospaceDronesEnterprise
SeedMar 22, 2016
Amount Raised: $120,000