Blu Venture Investors - Company Research Report
Company Overview
- Name: Blu Venture Investors (BVI)
- Mission: Committed to empowering visionary entrepreneurs to innovate and transform industries through forward-thinking solutions.
- Founded: 2010
- Founded By: A group of like-minded entrepreneurs focused on elevating angel and early-stage venture investing in the DC area.
- Key People: No specific individuals mentioned
- Headquarters: 1577 Spring Hill Drive, Vienna, VA 22182
- Number of Employees: No information is available
- Revenue: No information is available
- Industry Focus: Known for investing in cybersecurity, healthtech, and B2B SaaS startups.
Products
- Investment Platforms:
- BLUCORE SEED CYBER FUND: Core Investor Partner Program allowing select investors to invest alongside BVI.
- Investment Criteria:
- Targets startups from Pre-Seed to Series A rounds.
- Focus areas include cybersecurity, healthtech, and B2B SaaS.
- Investment Philosophy: Known as the 5 Ts - Team, Technology, TAM (Market), Traction, and Terms.
Recent Developments
- Investments:
- Procurement Sciences AI: Participated in a $10 million Series A funding round.
- LeakSignal: Invested in seed funding to enhance cybersecurity in microservices.
- Enveedo: Contributed to a $3.15M seed round focusing on mid-market cyber resiliency.
- New Partnerships and Launches:
- Scorechain and CYBERA Partnership: Enhancing blockchain analytics with scam response solutions.
- Asylon Waivers: Gained FAA waivers for remote drone operations.
- Additions to Team: New venture partners including Bill Fields, Howard Horowitz, Ted Olsen, Tom Perkins, and Howard Roth.
- Innovation and Recognition:
- ThreatQuotient: Developed new AI-powered capabilities for SOC analysts.
- ID.me Achievements: Reached 50 million verified users.
Noteworthy Investments
- BlackLayer AI: For enhanced cybersecurity solutions.
- Adlumin: Acquired by N-able for advanced cybersecurity offerings.
- Aiden Technologies: Co-led a $4.5M seed round to automate software deployment on Windows networks.
Partnerships and Collaborations
- DeepSig and Epiq: Collaborated to accelerate AI/ML signal processing.
- ThreatQuotient Named Leader: Recognized in SPARK Matrix™ for DTIM.
Conclusion
Blu Venture Investors is a prominent player in the early-stage investment ecosystem, with a strong focus on cybersecurity, healthtech, and SaaS sectors. Known for its strategic investment platforms and operational expertise, BVI continues to empower startups, drive innovation, and maintain a robust portfolio through its dedicated investment criteria and partnership models.
Contact:
- Address: 1577 Spring Hill Drive, Vienna, VA 22182
- Phone: 703.775.2114
