The Startup Scene in Connecticut

Browse the Connecticut startup ecosystem featuring 87 investors and startups. Our directory includes 86 angel investors and VCs with an average check size of $19.1M, plus 1 startups across all sectors. 4 investors are actively investing, and 0 startups are generating revenue.

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$19.1M
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Stamford
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Active Investors

Dylan

Dylan

Connecticut

Acadian Ventures Fund

Acadian Ventures Fund

VC

Madison, Connecticut

Check: $600K – $3.0M
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EGS Healthcare Capital Partners

EGS Healthcare Capital Partners

VC

Rowayton, CT

Check: $18.0M – $26.0M

EGS Healthcare Capital Partners is a healthcare private equity firm that invests in late stage private and emerging public healthcare companies with promising commercial products that are either on...

Exploring1 portfolio co.

OVP-TOF

OVP-TOF

VC

Norwalk, Connecticut

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Integra Global Advisors VC Access Fund LP - Latin America I Series

Integra Global Advisors VC Access Fund LP - Latin America I Series

VC

Stamford, Connecticut

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Catterton Partners

Catterton Partners

VC

Greenwich, CT

Check: $500K – $50.0M

Catterton Partners provide capital to companies to support acquisitions, management buyouts, recapitalizations, and turnarounds, as well as investment capital to support a company’s continued...

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Red Beard Ventures Fund

Red Beard Ventures Fund

VC

Westport, Connecticut

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Integra Global Advisors VC Access Fund LP - Europe I Series

Integra Global Advisors VC Access Fund LP - Europe I Series

VC

Stamford, Connecticut

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General Electric

General Electric

Corporate

Fairfield, CT

Check: $4.0M – $106.0M

The General Electric Company, or GE, is an American multinational conglomerate corporation incorporated in the State of New York. In 2009, Forbes ranked GE as the world's largest company. The...

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Samaritan Partners Fund

Samaritan Partners Fund

VC

Darien, Connecticut

Check: $100K – $500K
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Great Point Partners

Great Point Partners

VC

Greenwich, CT

Check: $4.8M – $32.0M

The principals of Great Point Partners have a long history of helping executives build successful health care companies. Their investment team is augmented by their CEO Advisory Board and Medical...

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Audere Capital

Audere Capital

VC

Ridgefield, Connecticut

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AIF

Angel Investor Forum

Angel

Connecticut

Check: $100K – $1.0M
BIO HEALTHCAREBIOTECHHEALTHCARE SAAS+17

The Angel Investor Forum (AIF) is a Connecticut-based angel group investing in early-stage companies with solid business models and growth potential. AIF members invest together, providing capital...

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Hash3 OpenFX A, a series of Hash3 Capital Opportunity

Hash3 OpenFX A, a series of Hash3 Capital Opportunity

VC

Ridgefield, Connecticut

Check: $10K – $50K
Exploring

Integra Global Advisors VC Access Fund LP - U.S. I Series

Integra Global Advisors VC Access Fund LP - U.S. I Series

VC

Stamford, Connecticut

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Altai Ventures Fund

Altai Ventures Fund

VC

Westport, Connecticut

Check: $1.0M – $5.0M
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Altai Ventures Special Opportunities Fund

Altai Ventures Special Opportunities Fund

VC

Westport, Connecticut

Check: $200K – $1.0M
Exploring

MissionPoint Capital Partners

MissionPoint Capital Partners

VC

Norwalk, CT

Check: $1.0M – $131.0M

MISSIONPOINT CAPITAL PARTNERS is capitalizing on high-growth investment opportunities created by the accelerating demand for clean, secure energy and the large-scale transition to a low-carbon global...

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Integra Global Advisors VC Access Fund LP - Israel I Series

Integra Global Advisors VC Access Fund LP - Israel I Series

VC

Stamford, Connecticut

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Oak HC/FT Partners VI-A

Oak HC/FT Partners VI-A

VC

Stamford, Connecticut

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Oak HC/FT Partners

Oak HC/FT Partners

VC

Stamford, Connecticut

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OVP-Ubilite

OVP-Ubilite

VC

Norwalk, Connecticut

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IV Series 12A, a Series of Ineffable Ventures Series

IV Series 12A, a Series of Ineffable Ventures Series

VC

Stamford, Connecticut

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IV Series 11A, a Series of Ineffable Ventures Series

IV Series 11A, a Series of Ineffable Ventures Series

VC

Stamford, Connecticut

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VT Capital TurnCare Fund

VT Capital TurnCare Fund

VC

Wilton, Connecticut

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Tamarack Figure

Tamarack Figure

VC

Greenwich, Connecticut

Check: $500K – $2.5M
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IV Series 10A, a Series of Ineffable Ventures Series

IV Series 10A, a Series of Ineffable Ventures Series

VC

Stamford, Connecticut

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IV Series 7A, a Series of Ineffable Ventures Series

IV Series 7A, a Series of Ineffable Ventures Series

VC

Stamford, Connecticut

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Capricorn Management

Capricorn Management

VC

Greenwich, CT

Check: $6.0M – $75.0M

Capricorn seeks to invest as a lead or co-lead investor in transactions valued at $50 to $500 million which are anticipated to produce a high internal rate of return over a four-to-eight-year period....

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GE Equity

GE Equity

VC

Norwalk, CT

Check: $5.0M – $32.5M

GE Equity maximizes the return on GE's investment capital by combining deep equity investing experience with GE's industry expertise, operating experience and global reach. They seek to take...

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Tudor Investments

Tudor Investments

VC

Greenwich, CT

Check: $544K – $150.0M

Founded in 1980 by Paul Tudor Jones II, the firm currently manages $21 billion. The firm's investment strategies include global macro trading, fundamental equity investing in the U.S. and Europe,...

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Landmark Angels Inc

Landmark Angels Inc

Angel

Greenwich, CT

Check: $250K – Varies
BIOTECHBIO HEALTHCAREMEDICAL DEVICES+7

Provide equity capital to early and growth-stage companies across biotech, digital health, cleantech, fintech, edtech, agtech, emerging technologies and consumer products. Host by-invitation investor...

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CHL Medical Partners

CHL Medical Partners

VC

Stamford, CT

Check: $5.0M – $150.0M

CHL Medical Partners is a premier venture capital firm dedicated to partnering with entrepreneurs and inventors to create and finance innovative biotechnology, molecular diagnostic, healthcare...

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Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC

Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC

VC

Farmington, CT

Check: $1.5M – $33.0M

Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC is a leading venture debt finance company that offers senior and subordinated working capital loans, senior revolving loans, bridge loans and equipment loans...

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Ropart Asset Management

Ropart Asset Management

VC

Greenwich, CT

Check: $3.0M – $18.0M

The Ropart Asset Management Funds (“RAM”) is a private equity firm that invests directly in small to midsize companies. The firm pursues a flexible strategy, investing throughout the capital...

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Tidal River Fund

Tidal River Fund

Angel

New Haven, Connecticut

Check: $50K – $100K

Industry-agnostic, women-led member-driven fund investing in disruptive, scalable early-stage companies that prioritize diversity and equity across the U.S.; builds a community of accredited women...

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TWJ Capital

TWJ Capital

VC

Stamford, CT

Check: $400K – $25.0M

TWJ Capital makes growth equity investments in expansion stage companies which need "acceleration capital" to achieve growth inflection, venture capital investments in start-up and early stage...

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Tullis Health Investors

Tullis Health Investors

VC

Stamford, CT

Check: $122K – $30.0M

Tullis Health Investors is a private equity group that invests primarily in the healthcare sector.

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Ironwood Capital

Ironwood Capital

VC

Avon, CT

Check: $150K – $5.2M

Ironwood Capital provides vital growth and transition capital to growing, well-managed middle market companies. With over $300 million of capital under management, Ironwood Capital serves as a...

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Axiom Ventures

Axiom Ventures

VC

Hartford, CT

Check: $2.7M – $36.0M

Axiom Ventures is a financial organisation which targets its investments in the high technology(communications, software, Internet infrastructure and information technology) and biotechnology...

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Wexford Capital

Wexford Capital

VC

Greenwich, CT

Check: $7.0M – $50.0M

Wexford Capital is an investment advisor which boasts $6.5 billion of assets under management. According to its website, it manages a series of hedge and private equity funds. It is based on...

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Performance Equity Management

Performance Equity Management

VC

Greenwich, CT

Check: $11.5M – $85.0M

Performance Equity Management is a private equity firm management over $12 billion in assets under management. Performance equity invests in venture capital, buyout, and distressed funds and...

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Pegasus Capital

Pegasus Capital

VC

Cos Cob, CT

Check: $1.7M – $140.0M

Pegasus Capital Advisors, L.P. is a U.S.-based private equity fund manager that provides creative capital and business solutions to middle market companies across a wide variety of...

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Platform Capital Management

Platform Capital Management

VC

Darien, CT

Check: $20.0M – Varies
B2B SAASFINTECHPAYMENTS+4

We partner with visionary entrepreneurs applying emerging technologies to disrupt legacy industries. We focus across consumer products, services, and technology, leveraging deep operating expertise...

Exploring28 portfolio co.

Patriot Capital Funding

Patriot Capital Funding

VC

Westport, CT

Check: $500K – $21.0M

Patriot Capital Funding, Inc. (Nasdaq symbol: PCAP) is a publicly traded, specialty finance company that provides customized financing solutions to small- to mid-sized companies with annual revenues...

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Whitney & Co.

Whitney & Co.

VC

New Canaan, CT

Check: $6.0M – $13.0M

The Whitney mansion is an impressive home on Woodward Avenue near downtown Detroit. The structure, completed in 1894, was designed for lumber baron David Whitney, Jr. and described by one newspaper...

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Capital Partners

Capital Partners

VC

Greenwich, CT

Check: $284K – $9.6M

Capital Partners was formed in 1982. Since then, its principals have invested in more than sixty companies. They believe in doing what they say they will do and being patient and disciplined...

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General Electric Pension Trust

General Electric Pension Trust

VC

Fairfield, CT

Check: $1.5M – $8.0M

GE Pension Trust is a corporate fund investor in the United States. General Electric Pension Trust is a privately owned investment manager, and is a subsidiary of General Electric Asset Management.

Exploring4 portfolio co.

TICC Capital

TICC Capital

VC

Greenwich, CT

Check: $7.5M – $15.0M

TICC Capital is a business development company primarily engaged in providing capital to technology-related companies. TICC concentrates its investments in companies having annual revenues of less...

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Tullis-Dickerson

Tullis-Dickerson

VC

Stamford, CT

Check: $7.0M – $23.0M

Tulls Dickerson is one of the funds of Tullis Health Investors.

Exploring3 portfolio co.

Vaux les Ventures

Vaux les Ventures

VC

Norwalk, CT

Check: $300K – $500K

Vaux les Ventures is the private investment firm of Miles Spencer and other angels.

Exploring3 portfolio co.

Chilton Investment

Chilton Investment

VC

Stamford, CT

Check: $25.0M – $75.0M

[Chilton Investment](http://www.chiltonfunds.com) makes opportunistic long-term investments.

Exploring2 portfolio co.

reInvention Capital

reInvention Capital

VC

Westport, CT

Check: $200K – $200K
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GE Asset Management

GE Asset Management

VC

Stamford, CT

Check: $26.0M – $29.0M

GE Asset Management is one of the largest managers of institutional assets in the United States with a 80-year heritage of investment experience and more than $106 billion assets under management.

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GE Energy Financial Services

GE Energy Financial Services

VC

Stamford, CT

Check: $5.0M – $228.0M

GE Energy Financial Services (EFS), a financial arm of [General Electric](http://www.ge.com), invests globally with a long-term view, backed by the best of GE's technical know-how and financial...

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Stonehenge Capital

Stonehenge Capital

VC

Stamford, CT

Check: $1.3M – $12.0M

Stonehenge Capital Company is a national specialty finance company, with expertise in private equity, tax credit finance and structured finance. Since 1990, Stonehenge's principals have provided...

Exploring11 portfolio co.

Angel Investor Forum

Angel Investor Forum

Angel

Fairfield, Connecticut

Check: $125K – $150K
BIO HEALTHCAREMEDICAL DEVICESAI ML+5

AIF pools member capital and expertise to invest in high-potential early-stage companies (primarily CT and US-based), providing disciplined due diligence, education, and hands-on support. The group...

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Bluff Point Associates

Bluff Point Associates

VC

Westport, CT

Check: $1.0M – $12.0M

Bluff Point Associates is a private equity firm based in Westport, Connecticut. Bluff Point actively invests in information services companies supporting the banking, trust, securities, retirement...

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Southpaw Asset Management

Southpaw Asset Management

VC

Greenwich, CT

Check: $8.5M – $14.0M

Southpaw is an Event Driven investment management firm focused on deep-value distressed and special situations opportunities. They employ an opportunistic, value oriented investment style that...

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Kramer Capital Partners

Kramer Capital Partners

VC

Stamford, CT

Check: $10.0M – $10.0M
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LaunchCapital

LaunchCapital

VC

New Haven, CT

Check: $50K – $250K
ECOMMERCE MARKETPLACESCONSUMERENTERPRISE SAAS+3

Seed and early-stage, industry-agnostic investor backed by the Pritzker/Vlock Family Office. Focus on supporting founders from Day 1, capital efficiency, milestones, significant follow-on support and...

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Common Fund

Common Fund

VC

Wilton, CT

Check: $8.0M – $21.5M

Commonfund is an institutional investment firm that delivers solutions for strategic investors within both the nonprofit and pension investment communities. Commonfund was founded in 1969 with a...

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Emil Capital Partners

Emil Capital Partners

VC

Greenwich, CT

Check: $4.3M – $4.3M

Emil Capital is an entrepreneurial, private investment company based in Greenwich, Connecticut, and managed by the fifth generation of one of the world’s most successful and venerable family...

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Broadhaven Capital Partners

Broadhaven Capital Partners

VC

Stamford, CT

Broadhaven Capital Partners is an independent investment bank and growth equity investor serving the financial technology sector. Broadhaven provides unconflicted financial advice on mergers,...

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DKR Capital

DKR Capital

VC

Stamford, CT

Check: $5.0M – $6.5M

DKR Fusion has successfully combined post-doctoral quantitative research with decades of direct trading and risk management expertise to produce superior risk-adjusted returns with low correlation to...

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DLB Capital

DLB Capital

VC

Wilton, CT

Check: $21.0M – $100.0M

DLB Capital is a global investment and advisory firm focusing on the United States and China. It seeks early stage opportunistic investments in undeserved growth sectors. Its focus, to date, has...

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Cloquet Capital Partners

Cloquet Capital Partners

VC

Norwalk, CT

Check: $7.0M – $7.5M

Cloquet Capital Partners is a Chicago-based private equity firm that, along with its operating partners and affiliates, manages in excess of $50 million of available or invested capital. Its mission...

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Signal Lake

Signal Lake

VC

Westport, CT

Check: $1.5M – $20.0M

Signal Lake is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in incubation, seed or start up, early venture, mid venture, and late venture investments. The firm also seeks to invest in...

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Bank Street Group

Bank Street Group

VC

Stamford, CT

Check: $25.0M – $135.0M

Bank Street is a private investment banking firm providing a comprehensive array of financial advisory services to middle-market companies. Their senior professionals have originated, structured and...

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Riverside Management Group

Riverside Management Group

VC

Westport, CT

Check: $8.8M – $23.0M

Riverside Management Group is a merchant banking boutique founded in 1996 which provides financial advisory services to companies, funds and entrepreneurs. They seek to leverage our experience in...

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GE Commercial Finance

GE Commercial Finance

VC

Norwalk, CT

Check: $5.0M – $9.7M

GE Commercial Finance is one of General Electric's largest "growth engines." With lending products, growth capital, revolving lines of credit, equipment leasing of every kind, cash flow programs,...

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Lime Rock Partners

Lime Rock Partners

VC

Westport, CT

Check: $6.0M – $12.0M

Founded in 1998, Lime Rock Partners is a creative, value-adding, and long-term investor of growth capital in global energy companies in the exploration & production, energy service, and oil service...

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Spinnaker Capital Partners,

Spinnaker Capital Partners,

VC

Southport, CT

Check: $6.0M – $6.5M

Spinnaker Capital Partners LLC is a specialized private equity investment fund targeting small and middle-market businesses primarily operating in the Northeast Corridor from Boston to Washington...

Exploring2 portfolio co.

Amaranth Advisors

Amaranth Advisors

VC

Greenwich, CT

Check: $150K – $60.0M

As of 2006, Amaranth Advisors, L.L.C. has gone out of business. Amaranth Advisors, L.L.C. is a privately owned hedge fund. The firm provides its services to institutions, pension plans, endowments,...

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dsskjfmt

dsskjfmt

VC

New Haven, CT

Check: $150K – $25.8M

ESVC principal strategy is to create and initially operate life sciences companies founded on intellectual property developed at Yale University and other research institutions in the region (from...

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Eastven Venture Partners

Eastven Venture Partners

VC

Darien, CT

Check: $9.0M – $28.0M

Eastven Venture Partners, formerly Ericsson Venture Partners, is a venture capital firm, focusing on communications technology which is a substantial portion of the IT sector. Eastven benefits from...

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Cava Capital

Cava Capital

VC

Norwalk, CT

Check: $1.0M – $7.8M

Cava Capital is a team of Business Builders investing in and accelerating the growth of next generation Marketing (Solutions) technology companies. Within this theme, the focus is on those companies...

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Generation Partners

Generation Partners

VC

Greenwich, CT

Check: $14.0M – $135.0M

Founded in 1996, Generation Partners is a private equity firm with $345 million of capital currently under management. Generation provides equity capital to growth companies through buyout and growth...

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BEV Capital

BEV Capital

VC

Stamford, CT

Check: $3.3M – $25.0M

"BEV Capital is a specialized venture capital fund focused on consumer-oriented businesses. The core of our business is investing in consumer companies. This includes retailers, Internet businesses,...

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General Atlantic

General Atlantic

VC

Greenwich, CT

Check: $15.0M – $250.0M

General Atlantic is a leading global growth equity firm providing capital and strategic support for growth companies. They combine a collaborative global approach, sector-specific expertise, and a...

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Thomas, McNerney & Partners

Thomas, McNerney & Partners

VC

Stamford, CT

Check: $3.6M – $85.0M

Thomas, McNerney & Partners is a health care venture capital firm with approximately $600 million under management focused on investing in life science and medical technology companies. The firm...

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Foundation Medical Partners

Foundation Medical Partners

VC

Rowayton, CT

Check: $284K – $40.0M

Investing in Innovation, Building Life Science Companies Foundation Medical Partners is a leading national, independent, healthcare venture capital investment firm. Foundation was formed in 2001...

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Pequot Capital

Pequot Capital

VC

Westport, CT

Check: $3.2M – $50.0M

Pequot Capital Management, Inc. announced its closing in 2009. Pequot Capital Management, Inc. is a U.S. registered investment adviser founded in 1998 by Arthur J. Samberg, Chairman and Chief...

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Connecticut Innovations

Connecticut Innovations

VC

Rocky Hill, CT

Check: $25K – $15.0M

[Connecticut Innovations](http://www.ctinnovations.com) provides strategic capital and operational insight to to companies in high-tech industries such as energy, biotechnology, information...

Exploring99 portfolio co.

Oak Investment Partners

Oak Investment Partners

VC

Greenwich, CT

Check: $300K – $225.0M

Oak Investment Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm with a total of $8.4 billion in committed capital. The primary investment focus is on high growth opportunities in clean energy,...

Exploring105 portfolio co.

Marty Isaac

Angel Investor Forum

Angel

Fairfield, Connecticut

Check: $125K – $150K
BIOTECHMEDICAL DEVICESHEALTHCARE SAAS+6

Early-stage angel group (Angel Investor Forum, founded 2004) and AIF Seed Fund V investing primarily in Connecticut and US-based startups across life sciences, medical devices, SaaS, AI, clean...

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William S. Podd

Landmark Angels

Angel

Greenwich, CT

Check: $250K
BIO HEALTHCAREBIOTECHDIGITAL HEALTH+9

Landmark Angels is a national private angel group based in Greenwich, CT, investing in early and growth-stage companies across life sciences, healthcare, digital health, medical devices,...

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About the Connecticut Startup Ecosystem

Connecticut is home to a thriving startup ecosystem with 86 investors and 1 startups in our directory. Key hubs include Stamford, Greenwich, Westport.

The most active sectors in Connecticut include FINTECH, CONSUMER, MEDICAL DEVICES. 4 investors have made recent investments, showing strong capital deployment activity in the region.

Local investors offer advantages beyond capital — regional network effects, knowledge of local market dynamics, and introductions to customers and partners. Geographic proximity often leads to more engaged board members and advisors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many investors and startups are in Connecticut?
We track 86 investors and 1 startups in Connecticut. 4 investors have made recent investments, and 0 startups are generating revenue.
What is the typical check size for investors in Connecticut?
The average check size among investors in Connecticut is $19.1M. Check sizes vary by investor type — angels typically write smaller checks while VCs and funds invest larger amounts.
How do I connect with investors in Connecticut?
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What sectors are most popular in Connecticut?
The most active sectors in Connecticut based on our data include FINTECH, CONSUMER, MEDICAL_DEVICES. However, investors and startups in our directory span all major sectors.
Which cities in Connecticut have the most startup activity?
The highest concentration of investors and startups in Connecticut is in Stamford, Greenwich, Westport. These cities have the strongest local ecosystems for fundraising and startup growth.

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