Volition Capital
Growth equityActively deployingBoston · Series A–Late Stage · 55 people tracked
Also known as VOLITION CAPITAL LLC
Investment thesis
Volition Capital partners with exceptional founders building enduring, mission-critical companies in large and evolving markets. As a growth equity investor, it typically makes minority investments and leads rounds in founder-owned technology businesses, including software, hardware-enabled SaaS, infrastructure platforms, and consumer-facing companies. The firm emphasizes a people-first, partnership-driven approach, combining capital with the operational knowledge and perspective of experienced business executives to help companies scale with discipline toward greatness.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 55 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 33 of 80 portfolio companiesSaaS ×21Enterprise Software ×12AI & Machine Learning ×6Fintech ×6Marketing Tech ×6Logistics & Supply Chain ×4AdTech ×3Cybersecurity ×3
HQs:United States×32Germany×1United Kingdom×1
Investments · 80 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathGrove is an e-commerce platform that curates and sells household and personal care products vetted against health and environmental standards.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerSan Francisco, US
Jeff Crowe(Director)Tim Chang(Director)Mark Sugarman(Director)Christopher Clark(Director)Stuart Landesberg(Executive Officer, Director)
Ottawa
Matt Whitteker(Director)Rob Imbeault(Director)Andrew Waitman(Executive Officer)Jonathan Hughes(Director)Russell Frederick(Executive Officer)
Board seatSean Cantwell· per SEC Form D · $20M raise · filed Jul 2017
Valley Stream, US
Shmuel Sherman(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Esther Sherman(Director)Joseph Bohm(Director)Miles Arnone(Director)
Board seatSean Cantwell· per SEC Form D · filed Feb 2023
BusRight provides a student transportation platform that enables transportation teams to manage routes, stops, and operations.
Logistics & Supply ChainSaaSChappaqua, US
Phillip Dunn(Executive Officer, Director)Keith Corso(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Volchek(Director)
Board seatTomy Han· per SEC Form D
Moody's Pulse provides payment risk intelligence derived from anonymized accounts receivable data, helping credit teams monitor customer financial health and private company information.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechBoca Raton, US
ANDREW FLASTER(Director)DWAYNE SPRADLIN(Director)MICHAEL LANDIS(Executive Officer)LARRY CHENG(Director)SCOTT TOBIN(Director)MARK HASTINGS(Director)
Board seatLarry Cheng· per SEC Form D
Creatio is an AI-native CRM and workflow automation platform that enables users to build agents and applications through AI coding agents and no-code visual designers.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBoston, US
Katherine Kostereva(Executive Officer, Director)Denis Tafintsev(Director)
BoardRajeev Dham(Director)JD Sherman(Director)
Board seatSean CantwellRoger Hurwitz· per SEC Form D
Boston, US
Philip Butler(Executive Officer, Director)Larry Cheng(Director)Jeremy Todd(Executive Officer, Director)Ryan Cohen(Director)Blake Day(Director)
Board seatLarry Cheng· per SEC Form D · $29M raise · filed Aug 2020
Burlington, US
Ken Grady(Director)Joseph Gaska(Executive Officer, Director)Christopher Haley(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatSean Cantwell· per SEC Form D
Pittsburgh, US
Sean Ammirati(Director)Steve Pogorzelski(Director)Sean Cantwell(Director)Don Charlton(Executive Officer, Director)John Greathouse(Director)Peter Lamson(Director, Executive Officer)
Board seatSean Cantwell· per SEC Form D · $6.6M raise · filed Oct 2017
Minneapolis, US
Roger Hurwitz(Director)Brian S. Strojny(Director)Stephen G. Shaffer(Executive Officer, Director)Anthony C. Abena(Executive Officer, Director)Kenneth Holec(Director)
Board seatRoger Hurwitz· per SEC Form D · $1.5M raise · filed Mar 2018
Seattle, US
Rob Schab(Director)Spencer McKenney(Director)Ian Brodie(Executive Officer)
Board seatLarry Cheng· per SEC Form D · $17.5M raise · filed Nov 2024
LoanLogics provides automated mortgage technology for lenders and investors, including loan document classification, extraction, and compliance management to accelerate loan processing and reduce operational costs.
FintechTrevose, US
Howard Conyack, Jr.(Executive Officer, Director)Paul Stephenson(Director)"Jean Luc ""John""" Alarcon(Executive Officer)Joseph Helfrich(Executive Officer)Brian Fitzpatrick(Executive Officer, Director)Allen Pollack(Executive Officer)
Board seatRoger Hurwitz· per SEC Form D
Chicago, US
Larry Cheng(Director)Marcus Cobb(Executive Officer, Director)Rachel Knepp(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatLarry Cheng· per SEC Form D · $25.6M raise · filed Oct 2023
Boston, US
Candan Bolukbas(Executive Officer, Director)Richard Grinnell(Director)James McInTyre(Director)Patricia Titus(Director)Paul Paget(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Majors(Director)
Board seatSean Cantwell· per SEC Form D · $22M raise · filed Oct 2021
Englewood, US
Kenneth Denman(Director)Robert A. Paulsen(Executive Officer, Director)Gregory Menard(Executive Officer, Director)Augie Cruciotti(Director)Robert Smith(Executive Officer)Tom Galley(Director)
Board seatRoger Hurwitz· per SEC Form D · $12.5M raise · filed Nov 2018
Toronto
Steven Biancaniello(Executive Officer, Director)Wayne Deyarmond(Director)Jake Colognesi(Director)Ian McKinnon(Director)Roger Hurwitz(Director)Daren Selfe(Executive Officer)
Board seatRoger Hurwitz· per SEC Form D · $5M raise · filed Oct 2018
New York, US
Ivan Mihalj(Executive Officer)Nicholas Silvers(Director)Kunal Shah(Executive Officer)Matthew Knoff(Executive Officer)Cyrus Claffey(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatRoger Hurwitz· per SEC Form D · $50M raise · filed Dec 2021
Screenverse is a programmatic ad-monetization partner that helps digital-out-of-home (DOOH) media owners and advertisers manage and optimize programmatic out-of-home advertising, handling ad operations, deal and pricing optimization, and sales enablement.
AdTechMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentCranford, US
Adam Malone(Director)Larry Cheng(Director)David Weinfeld(Executive Officer)
Board seatLarry Cheng· per SEC Form D
Securonix develops a security analytics and operations management platform designed to help organizations detect and respond to advanced cyber threats at scale.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLos Angeles, US
Addie Tuxhorn(Executive Officer)Sachin Nayyar(Executive Officer, Director)Tanuj Gulati(Executive Officer, Director)in
Board seatRoger Hurwitz· per SEC Form D
HealthtechIrvine, US
Jeremy May(Director)Paul Kim(Executive Officer, Director)Paul Chung, M.D.(Executive Officer, Director)Ramsin Yacoob(Executive Officer)
Board seatLarry Cheng· per SEC Form D
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)Jacqui Deegan(Director)
Board seatLarry Cheng· per SEC Form D
Advanced ManufacturingSan Clemente, US
Andy Willams(Director)Andrew Chasse(Director)Steve Achatz(Director)Aaron Wong(Executive Officer, Director)LeGrand Crewse(Director)Michael Cannavo(Director)
Board seatLarry Cheng· per SEC Form D
Arlington, US
Peter Prizio(Executive Officer, Director)Patrick Thomas(Director)Patrick Gorman(Director)Clayton Wilcox(Executive Officer)Roger Hurwitz(Director)
Board seatRoger Hurwitz· per SEC Form D · $8M raise · filed Nov 2021
Wakefield, US
Board seatSean Cantwell· per SEC Form D · $20.2M raise · filed Feb 2015
Hybrid network operator offering flexible, affordable mobile service as an alternative to traditional contracts.
White Plains, US
Ahmed Khattak(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatLarry Cheng· per SEC Form D
ABCS Insights is a privacy-first advertising measurement company that quantifies media effectiveness across all channels using cookieless, opted-in data and test-versus-control methodology.
AdTechMarketing TechKissimmee, US
Michael Sheng(Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder)Jerome Shimizu(Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder)
Next-generation ad monetization solution for online publishers that scales with proprietary technology to enhance site performance and maximize ad revenue.
Synopsys provides design automation tools and intellectual property for semiconductor and electronics companies to develop smart, connected devices.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSemiconductors
Doug Levin(Founder)
Black Kite provides third-party cybersecurity risk management solutions with continuous visibility and open standards-based cyber ratings.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Hamish Khayat(Founder)
ButterflyMX provides an integrated property access and security platform combining video intercoms, access control, and security cameras for multifamily, commercial, and student housing properties.
IoTPropTechSaaS
Los Angeles, US
Andrew Thau(Director)Christopher Gallant(Executive Officer, Director)Emma Chamberlain(Director)Adam Kaller(Director)
GlobalTranz provides third-party logistics services including parcel shipping, LTL freight, and project logistics to manufacturers and shippers across various industries.
Logistics & Supply ChainSaaS
HAAS Alert operates a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) platform that delivers real-time safety alerts to drivers about roadway hazards, emergency vehicles, and roadside workers.
IoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSChicago, US
Cory Hohs(Co-founder & CEO)Noah Levens(Co-founder)Jigar Patel(Co-founder)
Hackajob offers an AI-powered recruiting platform with two main products: Archer, an autonomous recruiting agent that identifies and qualifies candidates for employers, and hackajob on-demand, a service for contract hiring of niche tech contractors.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS
Body camera and digital asset management platform for private and public sectors.
HALOS manufactures body-worn cameras and provides cloud-based evidence management software for law enforcement, security teams, logistics companies, and healthcare workers.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechHardware<UNKNOWN>
Configured Commerce (formerly Insite Software) provides a configurable e-commerce platform for manufacturers and distributors to manage commerce operations, integrate with backend business systems, and drive customer engagement.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Performance advertising platform helping midsize and growth brands use Connected TV as a measurable acquisition channel.
Kombo provides a unified API platform that integrates HRIS, ATS, LMS, and payroll systems, allowing B2B companies to offer hundreds of pre-built integrations to their customers without building custom connectors.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSBerlin, DE
Alexander Kübel(Founder)inAike Hillbrands(Founder)inFabian Rothfuß(Founder)in
Platform addressing PR industry complexity and scaling publisher relationships.
Messagepoint provides customer communications management (CCM) software for managing customer interactions and communications across channels.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
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 Volition Capital invest at?
- Volition Capital invests at the Series A, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Volition Capital's typical check size?
- Volition Capital typically writes checks of $10M – $100M.
- What sectors does Volition Capital focus on?
- Volition Capital focuses on AdTech, AI & Machine Learning, B2B Marketplaces, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, HR Tech, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, PropTech, SaaS.
- Where is Volition Capital located?
- Volition Capital is headquartered in Boston, US.
- Does Volition Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Volition Capital leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamBehind The Scenes With Larry Cheng - Volition Capital
Larry Cheng · volitioncapital.com
Roger Hurwitz: How To Compete Against Well-Funded Companies - Volition Capital
Roger Hurwitz · volitioncapital.com
Jenny Fleiss (Volition Capital) + Larry Cheng (Volition Capital) | TechCrunch
Larry Cheng · techcrunch.com
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Co-investors · 17
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