Early Light Ventures
VC
2019
$37 M
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Profile
Early Light Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Rockville, Maryland, founded in 2019. The firm manages around $37 million in assets and has a team of fewer than 25 employees. Early Light Ventures focuses on early-stage investments across the United States, aiming to support entrepreneurs who are often overlooked by traditional venture capital.
The firm is dedicated to backing non-traditional founders and "underdogs" by providing capital, connections, and strategic counsel. Early Light Ventures emphasizes a founder-friendly approach, prioritizing speed in deal-making and actively assisting founders in securing additional investors. The firm targets companies with strong growth potential, a loyal customer base, and a significant addressable market. Additionally, it operates the Early Light Syndicate, offering angel investors access to deal overflow from startups it supports. Key team members include partners Cal Simmons and Mark Joseph, along with venture partner Greg Cangialosi.
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Early Light Ventures Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Early Light Ventures Fund II
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
SaaS
Security
Software
Infrastructure
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$10 M
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November 2022
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