Volition Capital
Actively deployingBoston · Growth–Late Stage · 48 people tracked
Investment thesis
Volition Capital invests in founder-owned, capital-efficient businesses with proven business models and substantial market opportunities. The firm targets companies with meaningful founder ownership (20%+), solid revenue bases ($5M-$50M+), and revenue growth trajectories of 25%-100%+. They focus on SaaS, B2B technology, and consumer businesses that have bootstrapped their way to success and are poised for scale. The firm prioritizes founder alignment, market leadership aspirations, and companies demonstrating proven customer traction before venture capital involvement.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 48 people
from the firm's website
Chief Marketing Officer with over two decades of senior marketing experience, including most recently at Smartsheet, and prior roles at IEX Group and other technology companies.
Co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer of Chewy, Inc., which he founded in 2011 and grew to become a pet industry market leader before its sale to PetSmart for $3.35 billion.
Technology executive with over 20 years of industry experience; currently VP of Engineering at Shopify and formerly Chief Technology Officer at Stitch Fix.
Chief Executive Officer of Dashlane leading a 300+ person global team; previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer of HubSpot.
E-commerce pioneer and founder of The RealReal in 2011, bringing luxury consignment online with a digital marketplace for authenticated luxury goods.
Former Chief Customer Officer at BlackLine with a track record of driving customer-centric revenue growth; currently serving as Chief Customer Officer for Volition portfolio company Qure4u.
Chief People Officer with 20 years of progressive experience in strategic HR leadership and talent acquisition across startups, private and public companies, and international organizations.
Recognized business leader with over 38 years of experience building and transforming consumer brands, featured in Fast Company and Fortune as a creative business innovator.
Co-founder and CEO of Wayfair, which he built into the largest online retailer of home furnishings and housewares in the U.S., generating over $13 billion in annual revenue.
Independent director with experience in enterprise technology; formerly Chief Revenue Officer and Global Customer Officer at organizations including Anaplan, and serves on nonprofit boards.
Vice Chairman and Owner of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, a sports partnership that owns major Washington DC franchises including the Washington Mystics, Washington Capitals, and Washington Wizards.
Chief Product Officer at CLEAR with deep experience in platform strategy; previously served as Chief Product Officer at Grubhub and chief product and technology officer at ClassPass.
President of Global Entertainment at Riot Games managing music, animation, film, and other entertainment divisions; previously spent 15 years at Netflix in various marketing roles.
Strategic Advisor with over 30 years of experience in software, service, and consulting; formerly served as CEO of iPipeline and grew the company to industry leadership.
Founder of Billhighway, an enterprise cash management and payment processing platform founded in 1999; currently Chairman of Highway Ventures and lead investor in StandUpDetroit.
What they invest in
from 23 of 59 portfolio companiesSaaS ×17Enterprise Software ×10AI & Machine Learning ×4Fintech ×4Marketing Tech ×4Cybersecurity ×3Logistics & Supply Chain ×3Creator Economy ×2
HQs:United States×4Germany×1United Kingdom×1
Investments · 59 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathNext-generation ad monetization solution for online publishers that scales with proprietary technology to enhance site performance and maximize ad revenue.
Black Kite provides third-party cybersecurity risk management solutions with continuous visibility and open standards-based cyber ratings. The platform serves organizations needing to monitor and remediate vendor and supply chain risks beyond compliance requirements.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
BusRight provides a student transportation platform that enables transportation teams to manage routes, stops, and operations. The platform serves K-12 transportation departments and school districts with route optimization, driver navigation, and real-time parent communication features.
Logistics & Supply ChainSaaS
ButterflyMX provides an integrated property access and security platform combining video intercoms, access control, and security cameras for multifamily, commercial, and student housing properties. The platform enables building owners and managers to automate access control and reduce operational costs while residents and visitors gain smartphone-based entry.
IoTPropTechSaaS
JWX provides technology for media businesses to manage, deliver, and monetize video content across multiple platforms and devices. The platform offers media management, live and on-demand streaming, ad insertion and monetization tools, and data intelligence for video advertising optimization.
AdTechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
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. It serves marketing, sales, and service teams across various industries with capabilities for lead management, sales force automation, and business process management.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
GlobalTranz provides third-party logistics services including parcel shipping, LTL freight, and project logistics to manufacturers and shippers across various industries. The company combines logistics management technology with a carrier network and freight agent program to offer customized supply chain solutions and end-to-end visibility.
Logistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Grove is an e-commerce platform that curates and sells household and personal care products vetted against health and environmental standards. The company serves health-conscious families seeking alternatives to conventional consumer goods across kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom categories.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to Consumer
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. The platform serves emergency responders, roadway fleets, and motorists to reduce collisions and injuries.
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. The platform serves mid-market and enterprise companies in the US, UK, and India.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS
HALOS manufactures body-worn cameras and provides cloud-based evidence management software for law enforcement, security teams, logistics companies, and healthcare workers. The platform enables automatic video uploads, evidence storage, and incident review to support accountability and investigations.
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. The platform connects to ERP, PIM, and other enterprise systems to help businesses scale their digital commerce capabilities.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
iPipeline provides cloud-based software solutions for life insurance, annuities, and wealth management, serving carriers, broker-dealers, RIAs, and financial institutions. The platform uses AI-powered tools to automate workflows from quote to commission and integrates with a large industry data library.
FintechInsurTechSaaS
B2B infrastructure company providing a unified API for software platforms to integrate with HR, payroll, and applicant tracking systems.
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. The platform serves enterprise software companies in the future-of-work space with deep integrations, data synchronization, and compliance management.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSBerlin, DE
Alexander Kübel(Founder)inAike Hillbrands(Founder)inFabian Rothfuß(Founder)in
Levanta operates a multi-channel creator and affiliate marketing platform that connects brands with creators and affiliates across Shopify, Amazon, and Walmart. The platform enables brands to discover and manage creator partnerships at scale while allowing creators to earn commission-based revenue directly from brand collaborations.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechSaaS
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.
Fintech
Messagepoint provides customer communications management (CCM) software for managing customer interactions and communications across channels. The platform serves enterprises that need to deliver consistent, personalized messages at scale.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Ping Identity provides identity management and access solutions designed to enable secure, scalable digital growth. The company serves enterprises seeking seamless identity infrastructure.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Prosper is an online peer-to-peer lending marketplace where individual investors can purchase notes (loan portions) originated to creditworthy borrowers. The platform offers alternative investment opportunities through diversified personal loan portfolios with risk-based pricing.
B2B MarketplacesFintechMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Monetization and ad management platform for DOOH media owners that unlocks and scales programmatic ad revenue across billboards, urban panels, and retail environments.
Securonix develops a security analytics and operations management platform designed to help organizations detect and respond to advanced cyber threats at scale. The platform serves enterprises managing large volumes of security data in modern threat environments.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Status (formerly Statusphere) operates a platform that automates influencer marketing campaign management for brands while connecting creators with brand partnership opportunities. The platform handles campaign workflows, fulfillment, reporting, and content rights for influencer marketing at scale.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechSaaS
Kristen Wiley
Board seats · per SEC filings · 2
what is this? ⓘRaise · filed Jun 2026 · via Roger Hurwitz, Sean Cantwell
$22M raise · filed Oct 2021 · via Sean Cantwell
Inferred from directors named on each 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 Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Volition Capital's typical check size?
- Volition Capital typically writes checks of $5M – $50M.
- What sectors does Volition Capital focus on?
- Volition Capital focuses on B2B Marketplaces, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, SaaS.
- Where is Volition Capital located?
- Volition Capital is headquartered in Boston, US.
- Does Volition Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Volition Capital leads investment rounds.
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