Cofounders Capital
Venture capitalActively deployingNC · Seed · 6 people tracked
Also known as COFOUNDERS VENTURE MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
Cofounders Capital focuses on leading seed-stage investments in B2B software startups, primarily across the southeastern U.S. Beyond providing seed funding, the firm emphasizes hands-on guidance, a clear value proposition, and access to an established network to help founders build and grow their companies. The firm positions itself as a partner throughout the early startup journey, supporting founders from initial funding toward long-term success.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 6 of 13 portfolio companiesSaaS ×5Enterprise Software ×2Fintech ×2GovTech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Cleantech ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Developer Tools ×1
HQs:United States×11
Investments · 13 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDurham, US
Board seatTimothy McLoughlin· per SEC Form D · $2.5M raise · filed Mar 2024
Cycle is a test automation platform that uses behavior-driven strategies to run end-to-end testing for supply chain and warehouse management systems, helping teams move away from major go-live events toward frequent, incremental system updates.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSFleetwood, US
Joshua Owen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardJeffrey Williams(Director)Evan Edwards(Director)Kevin Mosley(Director)
Board seatTimothy McLoughlin· per SEC Form D · $9.5M raise · filed Jan 2026
Ecobot is a SaaS platform for environmental professionals to identify, map, and permit wetlands, streams, and aquatic resources in the United States.
CleantechGovTechSaaSAsheville, US
Lee Lance(Executive Officer, Director)Jeremy Schewe(Executive Officer)Timothy McLoughlin(Director)
Board seatTimothy McLoughlin· per SEC Form D · $2M raise · filed May 2023
EcoMap builds a software platform that provides connective infrastructure for entrepreneurial ecosystems, helping regional economic development organizations, state agencies, and business support organizations make their programs discoverable and interconnected for small business owners.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureGovTechImpact & Social GoodMarketing TechSaaSWilmington, US
Pava LaPere(Founder)Sherrod Davis(CEO)SMITHA GOPAL(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardNATHANIEL VASEL(Director)ERICA DROHAN(Director)
Board seatTimothy Mcloughlin· per SEC Form D · $8M raise · filed Dec 2024
Feedtrail (part of Relias) provides a platform for healthcare organizations to manage patient experience, employee engagement, and online reputation through real-time, personalized surveys and feedback tools.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSRaleigh, US
TIM MCLOUGHLIN(Director)GERT VOLMER(Director)MIKKO LEHMUS(Director)DAVID GARDNER(Director)PAUL JAGLOWSKI(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatDavid GardnerScott AlbertTim McLoughlin· per SEC Form D · $1M raise · filed May 2019
Durham, US
Nicholas Long(Director)Chris Stephens(Executive Officer)Cole R. Johnson(Executive Officer, Director)David E. Gardner(Director)Tim McLoughlin(Director)
Board seatTimothy McLoughlinTim McLoughlin· per SEC Form D · $10M raise · filed Dec 2025
Durham, US
Board seatTim McLoughlin· per SEC Form D · $589.8K raise · filed Dec 2017
Wilmington, US
Board seatTimothy Ryan McLoughlin· per SEC Form D · filed Sep 2021
Raleigh, US
Steve Dauphin(Director)Thaddeus W. Tarkington(Executive Officer, Director)David E. Gardner(Director)Kevin J. Barry(Executive Officer, Director)Lister Delgado(Director)
SLOPE is a cloud-native financial projection platform designed for financial services organizations and the actuarial community.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechSaaSGastonia, US
Andy Smith(Co-founder)Taylor Perkins(Co-founder)
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Cofounders Capital invest at?
- Cofounders Capital invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Cofounders Capital focus on?
- Cofounders Capital focuses on Enterprise Software, SaaS.
- Where is Cofounders Capital located?
- Cofounders Capital is headquartered in NC, US.
- Does Cofounders Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Cofounders Capital leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamLIVE at Raleigh Founded | Pitch Please!, hosted by Cofounders Capital's Tim McLoughlin
Earfluence · Tim McLoughlin
Aspiring VC #12: Tim McLoughlin (Cofounders Capital)
MassVentures · Tim McLoughlin
Cofounders Capital David Gardner
Cofounders Capital - Tobi Walter · David Gardner
How This Venture Capital Firm Has Pivoted and What’s Next with CoFounders Capital's Tim McLoughlin
BizOwner360 · Tim McLoughlin
Startup Grind TV featuring David Gardner from Cofounders Capital at Cary Arts Center, Raleigh, NC
AmazingTechProducts · David Gardner
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