Contour Venture Partners
New York City Β· SeedβSeries A Β· 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
Contour partners with passionate entrepreneurs building transformative software businesses in enterprise and vertical B2B SaaS and financial services. The firm takes an active operational role as board members, advisors, and strategic partners, providing expertise in business building, capital management, and strategic guidance throughout the company's growth trajectory from seed stage through scale and exit.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team Β· 3 people
from the firm's websiteCo-founder of Contour Venture Partners and venture capitalist since the late 1980s with experience across multiple industry sectors and funding stages. Previously a managing partner at Flatiron Partners in New York City and a general partner at Chase Capital Partners. He holds a BS from Wharton School of Business and an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management.
Co-founder of Contour Venture Partners with 26 years of experience as an operator, entrepreneur, and seed-stage venture capitalist. He focuses on financial services, enterprise SaaS, and B2B vertical SaaS investments, with a background at Promontory Financial Group, Red Hat, Morgan Stanley, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Brandeis University.
General Partner at Contour Venture Partners with extensive experience in early internet technologies and online marketing. Previously managed NYC Seed from 2008 to 2016 and founded the NYC Seedstart accelerator. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a bachelor's degree from Brown University, and serves as an adjunct professor at Columbia institutions.
What they invest in
from 31 of 106 portfolio companiesSaaS Γ16Enterprise Software Γ15AI & Machine Learning Γ12Fintech Γ11Data & Infrastructure Γ7B2B Marketplaces Γ5Cybersecurity Γ5Developer Tools Γ3
HQs:United StatesΓ15United KingdomΓ1IsraelΓ1MexicoΓ1
Investments Β· showing 60 of 106
founders shown can be your intro pathARIX combines robotics and data analytics to inspect and manage critical industrial assets. The company serves customers across industries seeking to improve safety and reduce maintenance costs through automated inspection solutions.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnergyIoTRobotics
Datadog is a cloud-based monitoring and security platform that provides observability, analytics, and protection for infrastructure, applications, and data across enterprises. The platform serves development, security, and operations teams managing cloud-native and hybrid environments.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & Infrastructure
Compyl provides an integrated governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform designed to replace fragmented point solutions for managing security and compliance. The platform serves organizations seeking to automate and streamline their GRC processes.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Stas Bojoukha(Co-founder)Simon Shaddock(Co-founder)
Contently is a platform and content management service that helps brands create and distribute editorial content at scale. The company serves enterprise brands and manages a network of credentialed creators, providing tools for content planning, assignment management, and compliance review.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSNew York City, US
Cutover provides cloud disaster recovery and incident management automation software using AI-powered orchestration to replace manual recovery processes. The platform serves organizations managing application availability and IT resilience, backed by a partnership with AWS.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB
Degreed provides an enterprise learning experience platform that helps organizations collect, understand, and develop workforce skills through AI-driven learning experiences. The platform serves enterprises seeking to build a skilled, adaptable workforce through integrated learning resources and talent development.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
David Blake(CEO)Eric Sharp
EFEX is a digital treasury platform that enables businesses to collect sales in major global markets, transfer money internationally, manage currencies, and optimize cash management from a single interface. The service provides multi-currency accounts in regulated entities with international compliance and payment capabilities across 140+ countries.
Fintech<UNKNOWN>, MX
Crowdsourced earnings and economic estimate platform
Felix is a remittance service that enables users to send money from the United States to Latin America (Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Dominican Republic) via WhatsApp, with funds delivered to bank accounts, mobile wallets, or cash pickup locations.
B2B MarketplacesFintech
FEVO builds an e-commerce platform that combines online shopping with social features enabling shoppers to connect, collaborate, and validate purchases together. The platform serves brands and consumers seeking a socially-connected shopping experience.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesSaaS
Fieldlens is construction jobsite management software that enables real-time field team collaboration on submittals, RFIs, punch lists, and safety documentation through drawing annotations and photo markups. It serves construction contractors, architects, and engineers managing project workflows and team coordination in the field.
Construction TechSaaS
Alteryx is a platform that automates data preparation, connection, and analysis using a no-code interface. It serves analysts and operations teams across enterprises seeking to connect data sources, apply business logic, and derive insights without requiring coding skills.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Andy MacMillan(Chief Executive Officer)Jon Pexton(Chief Financial Officer)Nali Giliana(Chief Strategy Officer and Chief of Staff)Jill Bone(Chief People Officer)
LeagueApps provides a mobile app and management platform for youth sports organizations to handle team scheduling, communication, registration, payments, and facility operations. It serves coaches, admins, parents, and players across clubs, camps, tournaments, and leagues.
B2B MarketplacesSaaSSports Tech
LendingFront provides an embedded platform that helps banks, payment companies, and software firms cross-sell financial products to small business customers through real-time data and behavioral insights. The platform integrates into tools SMBs already use like POS systems and banking platforms to automate product recommendations and increase customer wallet share.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Machinery Partner facilitates the sourcing, financing, and management of heavy equipment for business customers. The company connects buyers with manufacturers and a network of service technicians across the United States.
B2B MarketplacesFintechBoston, US
MuukTest provides AI-powered quality assurance automation as a managed service, combining proprietary AI agents with expert QA engineers to design, execute, and maintain automated tests for software teams. The company serves SaaS companies, startups, and enterprises across fintech, healthcare, and ecommerce industries.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaSRaleigh, US
Narmi provides digital banking technology and tools to community banks and credit unions, enabling them to compete with larger financial institutions. The platform helps local financial institutions serve their customers and small business members with modern digital experiences.
FintechSaaSNew York City, US
Jill Castilla(CEO & President)Sean Gray(COO & President)Nikhil Lakhanpal(Co-Founder and Co-President)Chris Griffin(Co-Founder and Co-President)
OnDeck provides term loans and lines of credit to small businesses in the United States through a fast, digital application process. The company offers tailored repayment options, dedicated loan advisors, and transparent pricing to help businesses secure capital quickly.
Fintech
Overalls provides a concierge service that combines human specialists with AI to handle personal tasks, errands, and life logistics for employees. The service covers childcare, medical issues, finances, travel, and other personal responsibilities to reduce stress and improve workplace productivity.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR Tech
Pandium provides a platform for B2B SaaS companies to build, launch, and manage software integrations and technology partnerships at scale. The platform enables faster integration development and deployment while providing analytics, partner management tools, and in-app marketplaces to drive revenue and customer retention.
B2B MarketplacesDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US
Partsimony provides an intelligent supply chain platform that helps hardware companies manage distributed manufacturer networks through data-driven insights and customizable supply chain management tools.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechFintechHardwareBrooklyn, US
HR TechSacramento, US
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Contour Venture Partners invest at?
- Contour Venture Partners invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Contour Venture Partners focus on?
- Contour Venture Partners focuses on Fintech, SaaS.
- Where is Contour Venture Partners located?
- Contour Venture Partners is headquartered in New York City, US.
- Does Contour Venture Partners lead rounds?
- Yes, Contour Venture Partners leads investment rounds.
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