Leading Edge Ventures
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Delaware, United States
Countries of investment
- USA
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
Industries
- Fintech
- AI
- Blockchain
- Data Science
About
Leading Edge Ventures is a prominent seed and early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to fostering innovation in the Mid-Atlantic region. Specializing in the IT and Medical Device sectors, the firm identifies and supports visionary technology companies poised for growth. With initial investments ranging from $50,000 to $250,000, Leading Edge Ventures is committed to nurturing entrepreneurs by providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and resources to help them thrive in today's competitive landscape. Through their expertise and network, they aim to catalyze the development of groundbreaking solutions that address pressing industry challenges.
Leading Edge Ventures is a prominent seed and early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to fostering innovation in the Mid-Atlantic region. Specializing in the IT and Medical Device sectors, the firm identifies and supports visionary technology companies poised for growth. With initial investments ranging from $50,000 to $250,000, Leading Edge Ventures is committed to nurturing entrepreneurs by providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and resources to help them thrive in today's competitive landscape. Through their expertise and network, they aim to catalyze the development of groundbreaking solutions that address pressing industry challenges.
Investment Thesis
Leading Edge Ventures provides venture capital financing and guidance to exceptional entrepreneurs whose innovative companies are transforming their markets.
Manager's Experience
With a robust background in venture capital, the fund manager has successfully executed over 50 investments, primarily in technology and healthcare sectors across North America and Europe. Emphasizing a data-driven approach, they focus on early to growth-stage companies, leveraging deep industry insights to identify disruptive innovations. The manager's strategic style is characterized by an operator-first mindset, guiding portfolio companies to notable exits that include several multi-billion dollar transactions. Their extensive network and expertise enable the identification of high-potential opportunities, fostering sustainable growth and value creation.
Team
Vance Kershner
Mike Bowman
Jeff Davison
Doug Petillo
Brooks Pierce