Calano Ventures
Venture capitalOrlando · Pre-Seed–Growth · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Calano backs founders who have moved past the early hypothesis stage, focusing on companies that have achieved product-market fit and surpassed $1M in annual revenue and are positioned to scale. The firm typically leads rounds and pairs its investment with operational support to accelerate growth. Its focus spans technology, consumer, and vertical SaaS sectors, and it operates as both a venture capital and private equity investor.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 13 of 18 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×7Consumer ×4SaaS ×4AdTech ×3Marketing Tech ×3Developer Tools ×2Fintech ×2Sports Tech ×2
HQs:United States×9
Investments · 18 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 22021 · 13 dated
GoToAisle is a mobile marketing platform that enables retail businesses to engage customers through SMS and MMS messaging, offering features like cashback incentives, location-aware promotions, and customer data synchronization to drive sales and repeat purchases.
Marketing TechRetail Tech
Artie provides a data replication platform built on change data capture (CDC) technology, enabling real-time data movement with sub-minute latency and zero data loss.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Jacqueline Cheong(Founder)inRobin Tang(Founder)inRobin(Co-Founder & CTO)
CRAFTSMAN+ provides an AI-powered platform for building high-volume playable and interactive ad creatives, including agents that generate ad variants, write custom code, and analyze live campaign data.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech
diDNA offers a programmatic advertising stack that publishers integrate with a single Prebid.js script tag, giving access to 50+ premium demand partners such as Google AdX, PubMatic, OpenX, and Index Exchange.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningSaaS
East Cape builds saltwater fishing boats designed for anglers, including shallow-water skiffs and larger open-water models.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerSports Tech
Future Mortgage is an online platform for obtaining home mortgages, offering pre-approvals, rate quotes, and a digital workflow to upload documents, e-sign disclosures, and manage loan tasks.
FintechPropTech
New York, US
Jai Jung Kim(Executive Officer, Director)John Sherwin(Executive Officer, Director)
Seattle, US
Jordan Douglas Arnold(Executive Officer, Director)Ryan Alan Hanft-Murphy(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardCherry Freeman(Director)Louis Gresham(Director)
Austin, US
Gary Garofalo(Executive Officer, Director)Justin Papermaster(Executive Officer, Director)
MaxRewards is an app that helps credit card holders optimize their spending by recommending which card to use for different purchases, tracking rewards across multiple cards, and auto-activating merchant offers.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintechAtlanta, US
Ron Watson(Director)Anik Khan(Executive Officer, Director)David Gao(Executive Officer, Director)
Status (formerly Statusphere) operates a platform that automates influencer marketing campaign management for brands while connecting creators with brand partnership opportunities.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechSaaSWinter Park, US
Kristen Wiley(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJacqui Deegan(Director)Larry Cheng(Director)
TWICE sells oral care products including whitening strips, floss picks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and mouth rinse formulated with wellness ingredients such as colloidal silver, zinc, and antioxidant vitamins.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAisle · doctorofcredit.com · Jul 16, 2026
Artie · ycombinator.com · Jun 9, 2026
Statusphere · forbes.com · Feb 24, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Calano Ventures invest at?
- Calano Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What is Calano Ventures's typical check size?
- Calano Ventures typically writes checks of $500K – $1.5M.
- What sectors does Calano Ventures focus on?
- Calano Ventures focuses on Consumer, Enterprise Software, Media & Entertainment, SaaS.
- Where is Calano Ventures located?
- Calano Ventures is headquartered in Orlando, US.
- Does Calano Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Calano Ventures leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInsights from Both Sides: Arron Solano (Calano Ventures) on Founding and Funding
Ryan Dodds · Arron Solano
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