Fundraising FoxLeading Edge Ventures
Venture capitalNewark · Seed–Series A · 5 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Leading Edge Ventures invests at the seed and early stage with a Mid-Atlantic regional focus, targeting information technology and medical device companies. The firm typically deploys $50K-$250K initially, growing to as much as $750K over time. Its team combines experienced investors and operators with hands-on company-building experience across the full cycle from inception through exit.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 3 of 4 portfolio companiesSaaS ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Biotech ×1Enterprise Software ×1Healthtech ×1HR Tech ×1InsurTech ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2020 · 12019 · 12 dated
Benefix is a digital platform that connects carriers, brokers, small businesses and individuals to simplify benefits enrollment and access.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechInsurTechSaaSLancaster, US
Matt Ranauro(Co-founder)inLee Shand Snyder(Co-founder)in
Co-investors1855 Capital PartnersActivate Venture Partners
Ride Health connects healthcare organizations with transportation services to ensure patients, particularly older adults and people with disabilities, can reliably access medical care.
B2B MarketplacesHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Imran Cronk(Founder)inDaniel Faath(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Reardon(Executive Officer)Cindy Nguyen(Executive Officer)
BoardTodd Pietri(Director)inSamir Malik(Director)
Co-investorsAnthro VenturesBioAdvanceExcelerate Health VenturesTopmark PartnersActivate Venture PartnersActivate Ventures+3 more
BiotechBranford, US
John Richard Nobile(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)John Davidson(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsFreemind InvestmentsConnecticut Innovations
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Leading Edge Ventures invest at?
- Leading Edge Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Leading Edge Ventures's typical check size?
- Leading Edge Ventures typically writes checks of $50K – $750K.
- What sectors does Leading Edge Ventures focus on?
- Leading Edge Ventures focuses on Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Medical Devices, New Materials, SaaS.
- Where is Leading Edge Ventures located?
- Leading Edge Ventures is headquartered in Newark, US.
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